Preparate

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To prepare. rare

    "In like maner preperate Oripigment."

Adjective
  1. 1
    prepared rare

    "All thynges, were redy preparate."

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"In like maner preperate Oripigment."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English preparaten, from preparat + -en, from Medieval Latin preparātus, perfect passive participle of preparō. Equivalent to prepare + -ate (verb-forming suffix). In some recent uses, probably back-formation from preparation. Compare prepare, from Middle French.

Etymology 2

From Middle English preparat, from Medieval Latin preparātus. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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