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delibate
transitive verb
Definition of delibate
-ed/-ing/-s
obsolete
: to take a little of : dabble in : sip
delibation
noun, plural-s
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Origin and Etymology of delibate
Latin delibatus, past participle of delibare to take away, decrease, taste, enjoy, from de- + libare to pour out, take out, taste
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