Middle English Dictionary Entry
radiǒus(e adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | radiǒus(e adj. |
| Etymology | OF radieuse, var. of radieux; also cp. L radiōsus. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Radiant, brilliant, bright.
Associated quotations
- (1417) Let.War France in Bk.Lond.E.(Gldh LetBk I & K)68/9 : We..recommende vs vnto your most noble..Magnificence..bisechyng the heuenly kyng..that he so wold..extende vpon the trone of your kyngly mageste the radyouse bemys of hys bounteuous grace.
- a1500(a1450) Ashmole SSecr.(Ashm 396)95/26 : Eyen þat ben meene betwix blak and gray ben right good, so þat þei be not radious.
- a1500 Mirror Salv.(Beeleigh)p.162 : Joye to the modere of crist..Fulle of gladnesse art thow, bright and thorgh out radiouse.
- a1500(?1451) Petrarch Secret.(Add 60577)4/32 : O benedicite! What radyvs lyght ys thys? What art þou that entrest with soo bryght a vysage?
Supplemental Materials (draft)
- ?c1400(1379) Daniel *Treat.Uroscopy (Roy 17.D.1)f.13vb (1.4) : If þe liȝt be bryȝt & radiouse aboute þe..putt þyn hande betwene þi face & the liȝt.
Note: Antedates word.