† areˈfact,v.Obs. [f. L. ārefact-ppl. stem of ārefacĕre: see arefy.] To dry up, wither. Cited only in ppl.adjs.arefacted, arefacting. 1599A. M. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physic 212/1 Invngate ther⁓with the arefacted membre.Ibid. 211/2 Therwith cover the arefactinge membre.