† exstimuˈlation Obs.
Also 7 extim-.
[n. of action f. exstimulāre (see prec. and -ation).]
Stimulation, incitement; stimulating property.
| 1626 Bacon Sylva §842 The Aire..maketh Things insipid, and without any Extimulation. 1654 H. L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 118 To allay the boiling extimulations of their own, rarely of others lusts. 1657 Reeve God's Plea 229 Repentance doth exhibit..all the..instigations, extimulations, that should make God propense to favour. 1721–1800 in Bailey. |