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Exarate

Exarate \Ex"a*rate\, v. t. [L. exaratus, p. p. of exarare to plow up, to write; ex out + arare to plow.] To plow up; also, to engrave; to write. [Obs.]
--Blount.

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exarate

Etymology 1

  1. (context entomology of a pupa English) Having the appendages free and not attached to the body wall. Etymology 2

    v

  2. 1 (context obsolete English) To plough up. 2 (context obsolete English) To write or engrave.