Etymology

limbate

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Today it means: Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered. Full definition →

Latin limbātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromlimbātus
  2. English todaylimbate

First attested in 1826; borrowed from Latin limbātus, from limbus (“edge, border”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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