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† accend, v. Obs.|ækˈsɛnd|
5–8.
[ad. L. accendĕre to kindle, set on fire; f. ac- = ad- to + -cendĕre = *candĕre to set a-light.]
To kindle; to set light to, set on fire. lit. and fig.
1432–50Trevisa Higden (Rolls Ser.) I. 187 In this cuntre is a ston callede Asbeston, whiche accendede oonys is neuer extincte. a1468Cov. Myst. (1841) 214 Ageyn hym wrathe if thou accende The same in happ wylle falle on the. 1524State Papers, Hen. VIII, VI. 367 Makyng suche persuasyons unto the Pope, as may accende and kindle hym therunto. 1622M. Fotherby Atheomastix Pref. 18 He must needes..be greatly accended vnto true deuotion. 1729G. Shelvocke Artillery iv. 279 Accended by the Wind, or Rain, or Dew, it must consequently take fire. |