v. Obs. [f. L. existimāt- ppl. stem of existimāre, f. ex- (see EX- pref.1) + æstimāre: see ESTEEM v.] = ESTEEM v. 5.
1656–81. Blount, Glossogr., Existimate, to suppose, to judge, to think or deem.
1721–1800. in Bailey.
