About The Word Velitation
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Velitation
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What's The Definition Of Velitation?Synonyms | Synonyms for Velitation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Velitation: See Also | Velitation In Webster's Dictionary \Vel`i*ta"tion\, n. [L. velitatio, fr. velitari,
velitatus, to skirmish, from veles, -itis, a light-armed
soldier.]
A dispute or contest; a slight contest; a skirmish. [R.]
--Sir M. Hale.
After a short velitation we parted. --Evelyn.
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