v. Obs.–0 [f. L. ēlapidāt- ppl. stem of *ēlapidāre to clear from stones, f. ē out, away + lapid-em stone.] trans. To rid or clear (a place) of stones.

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1623.  in Cockeram.

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1656.  in Blount, Glossogr.

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1721–1800.  in Bailey.

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  Hence † Elapidated ppl. a. † Elapidation.

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1721–1800.  in Bailey;

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1847.  in Craig; and in mod. Dicts.

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