inviscate Meaning, Definition & Usage

In*vis"cate transitive verb

Etymology

L. inviscatus, p. p. of inviscare to birdlime; pref. in- in + viscum, viscus, the mistletoe, birdlime.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Inviscated ; present participle & verbal noun Inviscating

Definitions

1. To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter. R. Sir T. Browne.