† diˈtation Obs.
[n. of action f. L. dītāre to enrich, f. dīves, dīt- rich]
Enrichment.
| 1612–15 Bp. Hall Contempl., N.T. i. v, After all the presents of these eastern worshippers who intended rather homage, than ditation, the blessed virgin comes, in the forme of poverty, with her two doves. 1615 T. Adams Lycanthropy 29 They grudge not the Merchants wealth, nor envy the ditation of Lawyers. 1659 Feltham Low Countries Resolves, etc. (1677) 60 War..the worlds ruine..is to them prosperity and Ditation. |