festinate
Americanverb (used with or without object)
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of festinate
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin festīnātus “hurried,” past participle of festināre; see -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Went to the Saloon, but it immediately adjourned, on the motion of Mr. Theodore Stuke, to enable the Lady Members to festinate to the Congress.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 62, Jan 27, 1872 by Various
Advise the duke where you are going, to a most festinate preparation: we are bound to the like.
From King Lear by Shakespeare, William
OTT: Gentlemen, my princess says you shall have all her silver dishes, festinate: and she's gone to alter her tire a little, and go with you— CLER: And yourself too, captain Otter?
From Epicoene: Or, the Silent Woman by Jonson, Ben
Aduice the Duke where you are going, to a most festinate preparation: we are bound to the like.
From King Lear by Shakespeare, William
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