INCENSE


Meaning of INCENSE in English

I. noun see: candid Date: 13th century material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned, the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned, pleasing attention ; flattery , II. transitive verb (~d; incensing) Date: 13th century to apply or offer ~ to, to perfume with ~, III. transitive verb (~d; incensing) Etymology: Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set no fire, provoke Date: 15th century to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused, to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of

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