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Meaning of mancipate | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
ˈmænsɪpeɪt

Definitions

  1. To enslave.
    obsolete, transitive
  2. To transfer (property) by mancipation (simulated purchase).
    historical, transitive

Examples

“Lastly, that he was resolved to eat⟳ coals before he would mancipate himself to the French nation, or sell⟳ himself for any rewards, which he rejected with more magnificence than they were offered; […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

mancipated mancipates mancipating mand mandamus mandamused

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