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n. [ L. aedificatio: cf. F. édification. See Edify. ] 1. The act of edifying, or the state of being edified; a building up, especially in a moral or spiritual sense; moral, intellectual, or spiritual improvement; instruction. [ 1913 Webster ]

The assured edification of his church. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

Out of these magazines I shall supply the town with what may tend to their edification. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A building or edifice. [ Obs. ] Bullokar. [ 1913 Webster ]