Middle English Dictionary Entry

embrāsing ger.
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Forms embrāsing ger.
Etymology

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
embrasing of Pheton, an aureate term for the heat of the sun.
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Supplemental Materials (draft)

  • c1450(1438) GLeg.Pentecost (GiL65) (Eg 876) 338/126 : The holy goste..yeuithe refresshinge ayeinst al enbrasinge of vices.
    • Note: Editor: "enbrasinge, 'kindling'."
    Note: Cf. embrasen v., 'To set on fire', both figuratively and literally.
    Note: New sense.

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