renunciate, v.
(rɪˈnʌnʃɪeɪt)
[f. ppl. stem of L. renunciāre: see renounce v.]
† 1. trans. (See quot. and renounce v. 7.) Obs.
| 1656 Blount Glossogr., Renunciate, to make relation..; to proclaim or declare openly, to tell what is done. |
2. To renounce, give up. rare.
| 1814 Mrs. J. West Alicia de Lacy I. 268 Pray fervently to the Queen of Heaven who will enable you to imitate the renunciating spirit of pious Saint Alexis. 1890 Pall Mall G. 30 June 1/3 Mr. Dillon has publicly renunciated the slightest interest in the outlying empire. |