v. Obs. rare. [f. L. ex- out (see EX- pref.1) + crīmin- stem of crīmen accusation, charge + -ATE3.] trans. To clear from an imputation; to shift an imputation from (a person) upon (another); in quot. refl.
1661. Marvell, Corr., xxix. Wks. 1872–5, II. 71. I had rather … undergoe any blame then to … excriminate my selfe upon any one of you.
1796. Coleridge, Watchman, 92. To excriminate themselves in the opinion of the public.
