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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Animat, v. [e.m.E. animate (1538).] tr. To animate, incite. —1558-66 Knox II. 174 (did animat hir in that persute). 1586 Warrender P. MS. 178 (to animat the queen to crueltie).
