† quiriˈtationObs.rare. [ad. L. quirītātio (Livy), n. of action f.quirītāre to cry, lament.] A complaint, lament. 1634Bp. Hall Contempl., N.T. iv. Crucifixion, How is it then, with thee, O Saviour, that thou thus astonishest men and Angels with so woful a quiritation.1656in Blount Glossogr.