Obs. [as if ad. L. *exoptātiōn-em, n. of action f. exoptāre to long: see EXOPT.] The fact or state of earnestly desiring.
1633. T. Adams, Exp. 2 Peter iii. 18. 1594. The former is by way of gratulation, the other by way of exoptation.
1721–1800. in Bailey;
1847. in Craig.
