† deˈportates, n. pl. Obs. rare.
[cf. med.L. deportus in same sense (Du Cange), déport des benefices (Cotgr.). For the form cf. annates.]
‘The first fruits, or one yeres reuenue of vacant benefices (due vnto the Prince, Patron, or Prelate)’ (Cotgr.).
| 1532 Address fr. Convoc. in Strype Eccl. Mem. App. xli, Nothing at al..should bee exacted in the Court of Rome, by the reason of letters, bulls, seals, annates..first fruits, or deportates, or by whatsoever other title..they be called. |