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1virgate

noun vir·gate \ˈvər-ˌgāt\

Definition of VIRGATE

:  a variable old English unit of land area equal to about one quarter of a hide or 30 acres
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Origin of VIRGATE

Medieval Latin virgata, from virga, a land measure, from Latin, rod
First Known Use: 1655

Rhymes with VIRGATE

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2virgate

adjective

Definition of VIRGATE

:  shaped like a rod or wand <a virgate one-flowered branch>

Origin of VIRGATE

New Latin virgatus, from Latin, made of twigs, from virga
First Known Use: 1821

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