† caˈcuminate, v. Obs. rare—0.
[f. L. cacūminā-re to make pointed, f. cacūmen: see cacuminous.]
‘To make sharp or pyramidal’ (J.).
1656 Blount Glossogr., Cacuminate, to make sharp or copped. 1678 Phillips, Cacuminate, to form into a sharp top like a pyramid. 1721–90 Bailey (as in Blount.) |