† ˈprodigate, ppl. a. Obs. rare—1.
In 5 prodegate.
[If not an error for prodigale, may represent a med.L. *prōdigātus, pa. pple. of *prōdigāre = It. prodigare to play the prodigal or spendthrift, F. prodiguer to spend lavishly.]
Prodigal.
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