Definition of Incense. Meaning of Incense. Synonyms of Incense
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Definition of Incense
Incense Incense In"cense, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Incensed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Incensing.] [LL. incensare: cf. F. encenser. See
Incense, n.]
1. To offer incense to. See Incense. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
2. To perfume with, or as with, incense. ``Incensed with
wanton sweets.' --Marston.
Incense Incense In*cense", v. t. [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.]
1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn. [Obs.]
Twelve Trojan princes wait on thee, and labor to
incense Thy glorious heap of funeral. --Chapman.
2. To inflame with anger; to endkindle; to fire; to incite;
to provoke; to heat; to madden.
The people are incensed him. --Shak.
Syn: To enrage; exasperate; provoke; anger; irritate; heat;
fire; instigate.
