▪ I. afflate, v. ? Obs. rare—1.
(əˈfleɪt)
[f. L. afflāt- ppl. stem of afflā-re to blow upon, f. af- = ad- to + flā-re to blow.]
To blow upon or towards.
| 1599 A. M. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physic 54/1 Afflate or blowe this poulder in their Eyes. |
▪ II. † aˈfflate, n. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. afflātus a blowing upon, f. afflā-re: see prec. Now used in the L. form.]
= afflatus.
| 1677 Gale Crt. of Gentiles II. iii. 58 The afflate of the Holy Spirit. |