elapidate

elapidate
eˈlapidate, v. Obs.—0
[f. L. ēlapidāt- ppl. stem of *ēlapidāre to clear from stones, f. ē out, away + lapid-em stone.]
trans. To rid or clear (a place) of stones.
in Cockeram. in Blount Glossogr. 1721–1800 in Bailey.
Hence eˈlapiˌdated, ppl. a. eˌlapiˈdation.
1721–1800 in Bailey; 1847 in Craig; and in mod. Dicts.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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