† deˈliciate, v. Obs. rare.
[Formed after OF. délicier (12–16th c.), trans. to rejoice, refl. to enjoy oneself, feast, med.L. dēliciarī to feast, f. L. dēlicia, -æ: see delice, and -ate3.]
1. intr. To take one's pleasure, enjoy oneself, revel, luxuriate.
| 1633 A. H. Partheneia Sacra 18 (R.) When Flora is disposed to deliciate with her minions. 1678 Cudworth Intell. Syst. 811 These Evil Demons therefore did as it were Deliciate and Epicurize in them. |
2. trans. To fill with delight, render delightful, delight.
| 1658 R. Franck North. Mem. (1821) 77, I perceive you disordered, but not much deliciated. Ibid. 122 Whilst the birds harmoniously deliciat the air. |