elaxate

† elaxate, v. Obs.^—0

[f. e- prefix³ + L. laxāt- ppl. stem of laxāre to unloose, relax: see lax.]

To loosen; to widen.

Blount Glossogr. 1721–1800 in Bailey. in Ash. in Craig.

Hence † elaˈxation.

1731–6 in Bailey. in Ash. in Craig.