† pistiˈllation Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. pistill-um pestle + -ation.]
A pounding with a pestle.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. v. 83 They submit unto pistillation, and resist not an ordinary pestle. |
† pistiˈllation Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. pistill-um pestle + -ation.]
A pounding with a pestle.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. ii. v. 83 They submit unto pistillation, and resist not an ordinary pestle. |
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