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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1658
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Refacilate, v. (Cf. rare obs. 17th c. Eng. facilite (1604) beside facilitate (1611) to make easier, to help forward, also (1732) to promote (the animal or natural motions), F. faciliter.) — 1658 R. Moray Lett. 244.
Blood-letting is a good way to refacilate & strengthen a weak body
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