piation rare.
(paɪˈeɪʃən)
[ad. L. piātiōn-em, n. of action from piāre to appease.]
Expiation, atonement.
| 1623 Cockeram, Piation, a purging by sacrifice. 1656 Blount Glossogr., Piation,..a sacrificing or purging by Sacrifice. 1824 J. Symmons tr. æschylus' Agam. 22 The first piation of the wind-bound fleet. |