EXALTATION

n. E2x-a4lt-a's hu3n. Gr., (tycoo-is. Lat., exaltatio (from exalt are, to lift up). Fr., e. Ger., Erhdhung (2d def.), Aberwitz, Gro enwahnsinn (3d def.). 1. Anciently, sublimation. 2. An increase of a function. 3. An insane state characterized by delusions of grandeur. [A, 301, 322, 325, 385.] EXAI/ [s. 780]