| Incense (incense) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| In*cense" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Incensed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Incensing.] [L. incensus, p. p. of incendere]
pref. in- in + root of candere to glow. See
Candle.]
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To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to
burn.
To inflame with anger; to endkindle; to
fire; to incite; to provoke; to heat; to madden.
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| Incense (incense) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| In"cense |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Incensed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Incensing.] [LL. incensare: cf. F. encenser. See
Incense, n.]
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To offer incense to. See
Incense.
To perfume with, or as with,
incense.
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| Incense (incense) |
|---|
| n. | (?) |
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| In"cense |
| [OE. encens, F.
encens, L. incensum, fr. incensus, p. p. of
incendere to burn. See Incense to inflame.]
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The perfume or odors exhaled from spices
and gums when burned in celebrating religious rites or as an offering
to some deity.
The materials used for the purpose of
producing a perfume when burned, as fragrant gums, spices,
frankincense, etc.
Also used figuratively.
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