As*sev"er*ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Asseverated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Asseverating (?).] [L. asseveratus, p. p. of
asseverare to assert seriously or earnestly; ad +
severus. See Severe.] To affirm or aver positively, or
with solemnity.
Syn. -- To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See Affirm.