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† inˈdustriate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. F. industrier + -ate3 6: cf. s'industrier ‘to labour, indeauour, bestirre himselfe’ (Cotgr.).] refl. To use one's industry, to make diligent endeavour.
1613Sherley Trav. Persia 2 It was..a weaknesse in my judgement, which, notwithstanding, I ever industriated my selfe to make perfect. |