† ˈpalpabrize, v. Obs.
[Arbitrary f. L. palpāre: see palpate v.]
trans. To feel, touch, handle. (With quot. 1623 cf. palp v.)
1593 Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 119 They cannot grosly palpabrize or feele God with their bodily fingers. 1623 Cockeram, Palpabrize, to flatter. |