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Webster 1913 Edition


Exaltation

Exˊal-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
exaltatio
: cf. F.
exaltation
.]
1.
The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.
Wondering at my flight, and change
To this high
exaltation
.
Milton.
2.
(Alchem.)
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
3.
(Astrol.)
That place of a planet in the zodiac in which it was supposed to exert its strongest influence.

Webster 1828 Edition


Exaltation

EXALTA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of raising high.
1.
Elevation to power, office, rank, dignity or excellence.
2.
Elevated state; state of greatness or dignity.
I wondered at my flight, and change
To this high exaltation.
3.
In pharmacy, the refinement or subtilization of bodies or their qualities and virtues, or the increase of their strength.
4.
In astrology, the dignity of a planet in which its powers are increased.