verb intransitive

dis-tābesco

2nd PP dis-tābescere · 3rd PP dis-tābescbŭi · conj. 3rd

to consume; melt away

v. inch. n., to consume or melt away (ante- and post-class.).

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Lit.: distabescit sal, Cato R. R. 24; so, jecur in coquendo, Fest. S. V. MONSTRA, p. 157, 14 Müll.: suspirium in aqua, Veg. Vet. 1, 11, 13.—

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Trop.: in quantas iniquitates distabui! Aug. Conf. 3, 3.

Perseus ID: n14446 Key: distabesco