v. [f. Fr. épil-er (f. é- for es- L. ex out + pil-us hair) + -ATE3.] trans. To pull out or eradicate (hair).

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1886.  Frazer, in N. & Q., 7th Ser. II. 298/2. I have by epilating such [white] hairs and stimulating the part succeeded in [etc.].

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