v. Obs. rare. [ad. L. capistrāt- ppl. stem of capistrāre to halter, f. capistrum halter.] trans. ‘To halter, muzzle, or tye’ (Cockeram, 1623).

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Also 1656 in Blount, Glossogr.

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1721–1800.  in Bailey.

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