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† diˈffude, v. Obs. rare.
[irreg. f. L. diffundĕre (perf. diffūdi) to pour forth: see diffuse.]
1. trans. To pour away.
1599A. M. tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 61/2 Diffude..that wyne & take other.
2. trans. and intr. = diffuse v. I.
1638Sir T. Herbert Trav. 125 The clouds..sometimes breake, and..diffude to some purpose. Ibid. 343 The benevolent heaven daily diffudes a gentle shower.
3. trans. To dissolve, liquefy.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 74 Fatness, marrow..which with little heat [are] diffuded. |