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† ˈstarrify, v. Obs. rare.
[f. star n.1 + -ify. Cf. stellify v.]
trans. a. To mark with a star, decorate with stars. b. To make (a person) into a star or constellation.
1598Sylvester Du. Bartas ii. i. iv. Handicrafts 413 [Description of a horse] his fore-head starrifi'd. 1675T. Jordan Triumphs of London 11 A skie-colour'd Mantle starrified with Gold. 1681W. Robertson Phraseol. Gen. 1160/1 Amalthæa..put it to Jupiter's mouth, for which he starrified his nurse. |