I. ˈin-ˌsen(t)s noun
Etymology: Middle English encens, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin incensum, from Latin, neuter of incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, from in- + -cendere to burn; akin to Latin candēre to glow — more at candid
Date: 13th century
1. : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2. : the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned ; broadly : a pleasing scent
3. : pleasing attention : flattery
II. transitive verb
( in·censed ; in·cens·ing )
Date: 13th century
1. : to apply or offer incense to
2. : to perfume with incense
III. in-ˈsen(t)s transitive verb
( in·censed ; in·cens·ing )
Etymology: Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set no fire, provoke
Date: 15th century
1. archaic : to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused
2. : to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of