† ˌoperaˈtorious, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. as next + -ous.]
= next.
| a 1555 Bradford Serm. Lord's Supp. Wks. (Parker Soc.) I. 86 No less..their words spoken of the bread are operatorious and mighty to transubstantiate the bread..which thing is absurd. |