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† conˈviciate, v. Obs.
Also -tiate.
[f. ppl. stem of L. convīciā-rī (vītiārī) to revile, rail at, f. convīcium or -vītium outcry, wrangling, loud reproach.]
trans. To revile, reproach, slander, rail at.
1604T. Wright Passions v. §4. 281 Iniuried..calumniating, convitiating, or any way dishonoring vs. 1646Gaule Cases Consc. 61 Convitiating her [the blessed Virgin], with one infamous nick-name or other.
Hence † conˈviciating, ppl. a.
1628J. Doughty Sermon 23 Amidst the noise of such conuiciating iarres, the truth is scarcely heard. |