† exsquamate, v. Obs. rare—1.
In 7–8 exsquammate.
[f. ex- prefix1 + L. squām-a scale + -ate3.]
intr. Of a bone, etc.: To scale off or come off in scales; to desquamate, exfoliate.
| 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. xiii. 394 Bones must exsquammate and be taken out, when they are corrupt. |