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lucency|ˈl(j)uːsənsɪ| [f. lucent: see -ency.] Luminosity, brilliance. lit. and fig.
1656S. Holland Zara (1719) 146 Only a certain Star appeared in the East part of the Horizon, which afforded a glimmering Lucency. 1672S. S. Dorastus & Fawnia 7 With winged haste (by Luna's lucency) He passes through the city postern gate. 1837Carlyle Fr. Rev. III. i. vi, These are the Septemberers (Septembriseurs); a name of some note and lucency,—but lucency of the Nether-fire sort. 1892Athenæum 2 Jan. 29/2 His manner..is not unlike that of D. Teniers the elder, but it possesses much greater warmth and lucency. |