Exoptation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exoptation is a noun meaning (archaic) An earnest wishing or desire.
Meaning
(archaic) An earnest wishing or desire.
Example Sentences
Come we now to the ſecond, namely the exoptation in theſe words
first we thought it was an oath, but soon discovered that it was an exoptation for his success
"That which most excites my marvel," said the lady, "is the exoptation which my eldest niece has enunciated!
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include optation, apprecation, exhortacion, expection, amplection, effossion.
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