Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for E-QUI-LI'BRATE
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E-QUI-LI'BRATE, v.t. [L. æquus and libro, to poise.]
To balance equally two scales, sides, or ends; to keep even with equal weight on each side. The bodies of fishes are equilibrated with water. Arbuthnot.
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