v. Obs. [f. L. contiōnāt- ppl. stem of contiōnārī to deliver an oration, to harangue, f. contiōn-em: see above. Cf. OF. concioner, -onner.] intr. To deliver an oration; to preach.
a. 1654. Webster, Appius & Virg., V. iii. The same hands that yesterday, to hear me concionate And oratorize, rung shrill plaudits forth.
