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Op*sim"a*thy (?), n. [Gr. &?;.]
Education late in life. [R.] Hales.

Op`si*om"e*ter (?), n. [Gr. &?; sight +
-meter: cf. F. opsiomètre.] An instrument
for measuring the limits of distincts vision in different
individuals, and thus determiming the proper focal length of a lens
for correcting imperfect sight. Brande & C.

Op`so*na"tion (?), n. [L.
opsonatio.] A catering; a buying of provisions.
[Obs.] Bailey.

Op"ta*ble (?), a. [L.
optabilis.] That may be chosen; desirable. [Obs.]
Cockeram.

Op"tate (?), v. i. [L. optatus,
p. p. of optare.] To choose; to wish for; to
desire. [Obs.] Cotgrave.

Op*ta"tion (?), n. [L. optatio.
See Option.] The act of optating; a wish. [Obs.]
Sir T. Browne.

Op"ta*tive (?), a. [L.
optativus: cf. F. optatif.] Expressing desire or
wish. Fuller.


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