abigere

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Francus, an old classical author, concluded by experiment that the herb is of value (_cordis vires reparare_) to recruit the energies of the heart, and (_anginum abigere_) to dispel the quinsy.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
Therefore that excommunication may fruitfully succeed, the consent of the people is necessary: _Frustra enim ejicitur ex ecclesia, et consortio fidelium privatur, quem populus, abigere, et a quo abstinere recuset.

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630