oppilate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Op"pi*late transitive verb

Etymology

L. oppilatus, p.p. of oppilare to stop up; ob (see Ob-) + pilare to ram down, to thrust.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Oppilated ; present participle & verbal noun Oppilating

Definitions

1. To crowd together; to fill with obstructions; to block up. Obs. Cockeram.