v. Obs. rare–0. [L. lætificāt-, ppl. stem of lætificā-re (see prec.).] trans. To make joyful, cheer, revive.
1623. in Cockeram.
Hence † Lætification, rejoicing; also, a making joyful. † Lætificative a., adapted to cheer.
c. 1485. Digby Myst. (1882), I. 26. The shepherdes of Cristes birthe made letificacion.
1623. Cockeram, II. Reioycing,… Lætification.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 386*. Storax is a good ingredient for cordial and lætificative antidotes.
