Snippet #8: Catillate

Merriam-Webster

Catillate

Definition: “to licke dishes”

(Henry Cockeram, English Dictionarie, 1623)

Degree of Usefulness:
Somewhat. We’re sure that no one reading this is so uncouth as to catillate at the dinner-table, but your dog (CAT!) would be happy to help clean up.

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