v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. expīlāt- ppl. stem of expīlāre, f. ex- (see EX- pref.1) + pīlāre to plunder.] trans. To pillage, plunder.
1627. Bp. Hall, Serm. Chapel Earl Exeter, Wks. 526. What peace was vnder the Herodian temple?… Pilate would expilate the treasures of it for aquæ ductæ.
