† unˈvirtuate, v. Obs.—1
[un-2 6 c.]
trans. To render ineffective.
| 1611 Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. xxiv. §125 Neither continuance of time, nor subtilty of ayre could checke or vn-vertuate the strength [of the poison]. |
† unˈvirtuate, v. Obs.—1
[un-2 6 c.]
trans. To render ineffective.
| 1611 Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. xxiv. §125 Neither continuance of time, nor subtilty of ayre could checke or vn-vertuate the strength [of the poison]. |
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