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effulge, v. poet. (but now mainly in humorously pedantic use).|ɛˈfʌldʒ|
[ad. L. effulg-ēre, f. ex out + fulgēre to shine.]
1. intr. To shine forth brilliantly.
1735Thomson Liberty v. 361 As on pure winter's eve, Gradual the stars effulge. 1744Akenside Pleas. Imag. i. 479 Like rays effulging from the parent sun. 1865Alex. Smith Summ. Skye I. 38 Each effulging like Phoebus.
b. fig.
1828J. Wilson in Blackw. Mag. XXIV. 277 He effulges with the sun in velveteen jacket and breeches. 1852D. Moir Contadina i, The eloquence of purest truth effulges in thy smile.
2. trans. To flash forth. lit. and fig.
1729Savage Wanderer v. 20 The topaz charms the sight, Like these, effulging yellow streams of light. 1729Thomson Britannia, His eyes effulging a peculiar fire. |