Obs. [ad. L. ējulātiōn-em, noun of action f. ējulāre to wail.] Wailing, lamentation.

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a. 1619.  Fotherby, Atheom., I. xv. § 2 (1622), 156. It should be lamented, with this pitifull eiulation.

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1659.  Gentl. Calling, § 7. Pref. 3. What ejulations can be bitter or loud enough.

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1708.  J. Philips, Cyder, II. 85. With dismal Groans, And Ejulation, in the Pangs of Death.

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1721–1800.  in Bailey.

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1755.  in Johnson; and in mod. Dicts.

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