FLAGITATE

Etymology

Verb

flagitate (third-person singular simple present flagitates, present participle flagitating, simple past and past participle flagitated)

(archaic) To importune; to demand fiercely or with passion.

Source: Wiktionary


Flag"i*tate, v. t. Etym: [L. flagitatus, p.p. of flagitare to demand. See Flagitious.]

Definition: To importune; to demand fiercely or with passion. [Archaic] Carcyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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