† aˈpostrophate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. med.L. apostrophāt-, ppl. stem of apostrophā-re to apostrophize.]
To cut short, bring to a close. (Cf. apostrophize 2.)
| 1622 Malynes Anc. Law-Merch. 335 To apostrophate this discourse. |
† aˈpostrophate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. med.L. apostrophāt-, ppl. stem of apostrophā-re to apostrophize.]
To cut short, bring to a close. (Cf. apostrophize 2.)
| 1622 Malynes Anc. Law-Merch. 335 To apostrophate this discourse. |
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