† eˈxedify, v. Obs. rare.
In 7 exædifie.
[ad. L. exædificā-re to build up, construct. f. ex- + ædificā-re: see edify.]
trans. To build up; to complete, finish.
| a 1617 P. Bayne Diocesan's Tryall (1621) 76 The..exædifying of the body of Christ. 1641 ‘Smectymnuus’ Vind. Answ. §13 Bishops are given..not to lay foundations, or to exædifie some imperfect beginnings. |