— crimsonly , adv. — crimsonness , n.
/krim"zeuhn, -seuhn/ , adj.
1. deep purplish-red.
2. sanguinary.
n.
3. a crimson color, pigment, or dye.
v.t. , v.i.
4. to make or become crimson.
[ 1375-1425; late ME cremesinus qirmizi ( qirmiz KERMES + -i suffix of appurtenance) + L -inus -INE 1 ; see CRAMOISY ]