| Heaven (heaven) |
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| n. | (h v"'n) |
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| Heav"en |
| [OE.
heven, hefen, heofen, AS. heofon; akin to
OS. hevan, LG. heben, heven, Icel.
hifinn; of uncertain origin, cf. D. hemel, G.
himmel, Icel. himmin, Goth. himins; per |
The expanse of space
surrounding the earth; esp., that which seems to be over the earth
like a great arch or dome; the firmament; the sky; the place where
the sun, moon, and stars appear; -- often used in the plural in this
sense.
The dwelling place of the Deity; the abode
of bliss; the place or state of the blessed after death.
The sovereign of heaven; God; also, the
assembly of the blessed, collectively; -- used variously in this
sense, as in No. 2.
Any place of supreme happiness or great
comfort; perfect felicity; bliss; a sublime or exalted condition; as,
a heaven of delight.
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| Heaven (heaven) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Heav"en |
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To place in happiness or bliss, as if in
heaven] to beatify.
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