I.v. inch. n., to consume or melt away (ante- and post-class.).
I. Lit.: “distabescit sal,” Cato R. R. 24; so, “jecur in coquendo, Fest. S. V. MONSTRA, p. 157, 14 Müll.: suspirium in aqua,” Veg. Vet. 1, 11, 13.—
II. Trop.: “in quantas iniquitates distabui!” Aug. Conf. 3, 3.