Obs. [f. L. efferāt- ppl. stem of efferāre, f. effer-us EFFERE a.] trans. To render fierce, exasperate.
1658. Ussher, Ann., VI. 243. The fœdity of such an act … might … efferate their minds more.
1653. Manton, Exp. James ii. 6. Riches exalt the mind and efferate it.
Hence † Efferation. Obs. rare. Irritating action.
1684. trans. Bonet’s Merc. Compit., VIII. 295/1. Spirits … by their efferation often hurt the Bowels.
