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Illumine

ILLU'MINE, v.t. [L. illumino; in and lumino, to enlighten, from lumen, light. See Luminous.] 1. To illuminate; to enlighten; to throw or spread light on; to make light or bright. [These words are used chiefly...

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ILLU'MINE, v.t. [L. illumino; in and lumino, to enlighten, from lumen, light. See Luminous.]

1. To illuminate; to enlighten; to throw or spread light on; to make light or bright.

[These words are used chiefly in poetry.]

2. To enlighten, as the mind; to cause to understand.

3. To brighten; to adorn.

The mountain's brow,\par Illum'd with fluid gold--

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