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libation
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Libation
(gcide) | Libation \Li*ba"tion\ (l[-i]*b[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. libatio, fr.
libare to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out
as an offering: cf. F. libation.]
The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either
on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some
deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out. --Dryden.
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A heathen sacrifice or libation to the earth. --Bacon.
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libation
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n 1: (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage
2: a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity
3: the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a
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Delibation
(gcide) | Delibation \Del`i*ba"tion\, n. [L. delibatio: cf. F.
d['e]libation.]
Act of tasting; a slight trial. [Obs.] --Berkeley.
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Libation
(gcide) | Libation \Li*ba"tion\ (l[-i]*b[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [L. libatio, fr.
libare to take a little from anything, to taste, to pour out
as an offering: cf. F. libation.]
The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either
on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some
deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out. --Dryden.
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A heathen sacrifice or libation to the earth. --Bacon.
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Prelibation
(gcide) | Prelibation \Pre`li*ba"tion\, n. [L. praelibatio, fr. praelibare
to taste beforehand: cf. F. prelibation.]
1. A tasting beforehand, or by anticipation; a foretaste; as,
a prelibation of heavenly bliss.
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2. A pouring out, or libation, before tasting.
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