Obs. [as if ad. L. *ēliquāmentum, f. ēliquā-re to clarify, strain.] ‘A fat juice squeezed out of flesh’ (Phillips, 1678).
1623. Cockeram, Eliquament, fatnesse of fish, or flesh.
1656. in Blount, Glossogr.
1721–1800. in Bailey.
1775. in Ash; and mod. Dicts.
