ACERVATELY

Etymology

Adverb

acervately (comparative more acervately, superlative most acervately)

In an acervate manner.

Source: Wiktionary


ACERVATE

A*cer"vate, v. t. Etym: [L. acervatus, p. p. of acervare to heap up, fr. acervus heap.]

Definition: To heap up. [Obs.]

A*cer"vate, a.

Definition: Heaped, or growing in heaps, or closely compacted clusters.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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