\In*stim"u*late\, v. t. [Pref. in- not + stimulate.]
Not to stimulate; to soothe; to quiet. [Obs.] --Cheyne.

\In*stim"u*late\, v. t. [L. instimulatus, p. p.
instimulare to stimulate. See 1st {In-}, and {Stimulate}.]
To stimulate; to excite. [Obs.] --Cockerman.