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effigiate

 
Dictionary: Ef·fig·i·ate

v. t.

[L. effigiatus, p. p. of effigiare to form, fr. effigies. See Effigy.]
To form as an effigy; hence, to fashion; to adapt.

[He must] effigiate and conform himself to those circumstances.
Jer. Taylor.

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/ef FIG i ate/  rare  to form as an effigy; hence, to fashion; to adapt
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IN BRIEF: To form or represent a person in full or partial respect.

 
 
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