AMPLIATE

Am"pli*ate, v. t. Etym: [L. ampliatus, p. p. of ampliare to make wider, fr. amplus. See Ample.]

Definition: To enlarge. [R.] To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of your empire. Udall.

Am"pli*ate, a. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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