v. Obs. rare. [f. L. fugāt- ppl. stem of fugāre to put to flight, f. fuga flight.] trans. To put to flight.
1603. S. Harsnet, Pop. Impost., 67. It hath not the qualities of Stygian fire alone, to scoreh, burne, torment, and fugate the deuil, but it hath a power Antiperistian besides, to repel, and bandie backe the deuil into his kenel againe.
1653. J. Mayer, Comm. Job, etc., 236. Singing Psalmes fugates Devils.
