† attenˈtation Obs.
[ad. L. attentātiōn-em, n. of action f. attentāre: see attent v.]
= attemptation; ‘a trying or essaying.’ Bullokar 1676.
| a 1670 Hacket Abp. Williams i. 99 (D.) The Devil that spies the first spark of attentation, and blows it into a flame. |