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† meˈtation Obs.—0
[ad. L. mētātiōn-em, n. of action f. mētārī to mark or lay out (a camp).]
(See quot.) Also meˈtator [agent-n.].
1623Cockeram, Metation, a setting in order. Ibid., Metator, hee which setteth in order. 1661Blount Glossogr. (ed. 2), Metator (Lat.), a planter or setter in order, a measurer out of the place for a Camp to pitch in, a measurer of Land. |
