a. Obs.0 [f. L. vēlificus.] (See quots.) Also † Velificate v. [f. L. vēlificāre, -ārī], Velification [ad. L. vēlificātio]. Obs.0
1623. Cockeram, I. Velificate, to saile. Ibid., Velification, a sailing.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Velifical, that is done with sails displayed or full spread. Ibid., Velification, a sailing forwards, or hoysting sail; a course or voyage.
1727. Bailey (vol. II.), Velifick, done or performed with Sails.