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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DEBELLATE

v.t.To subdue.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DEBELLATE

De *bel "late, v. t. Etym: [L. debellatus, p. p. of debellare to subdue; de- + bellum war. ]

 

Defn: To subdue; to conquer in war. [Obs. ] Speed.