Etymology

militiate

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Today it means: To raise a militia; to wage, or prepare for, war. Full definition →

First used 1642–1759
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The story

From militia + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

First known use, by meaning

  • 1642–1759 To raise a militia; to wage, or prepare for, war.

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