v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. caprifīcāre: on the analogy of vbs. in fĭcāre see -FY.] To ripen by caprification.
c. 1420. Pallad. on Husb., IV. 592. In Juyn, as sonne is hiest, to caprifie The fig-tree is, that is to signifie The figges grene of caprifigtree rende With tree made like a sawe on hem suspende.
