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1. alighten v.(2)

26 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) To light (coals, a torch), set on fire; kindle (a fire, a flame), light (a light); (b) start to burn; grow bright, shine; (c) ppl. brilliant (light); flaming (sword). …

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