† medite,v.Obs. [ad. F. méditer or L. meditārī.] trans.andintr.= meditate v. 1483Caxton Gold. Leg. 442/1 The preest medytyng and thynkyng on the passyon of our lord..sayth [etc.].1606Sylvester Du Bartas ii. iv. ii. Magnif. 770 Who, mediting the sacred Templ's plot, By th' other twin..is shot.