† resiccate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. type *resiccāt-, f. re- re- + siccāre to dry: cf. desiccate.]
absol. To have a drying effect.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 338 It calefies moderately, resiccates manifestly, and is somewhat astrictive. |
So † resiˈccation, drying up. Obs. rare.
| 1615 Crooke Body of Man 267 The shutting vp and resiccation of these vessels within a few dayes after the birth. |