释义 |
† conˈtemerate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. L. contemerāt- ppl. stem of contemerāre to stain, pollute, f. con- + temerāre to pollute.] To defile, pollute.
1650tr. Caussin's Ang. Peace 40 We may not contemerate things sacred. 1656Blount Glossogr., Contemerate, to violate. 1721in Bailey. Hence conˈtemerated ppl. a.
1730–6in Bailey. Hence in Johnson. |