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† enˈsweeten, v. Obs. Also 7 insweeten. [f. en-1 + sweeten v.] trans. To infuse sweetness into; to sweeten. Also fig.
1607T. Walkington Opt. Glass 58 Which more ensweeteneth the breath. 1627–77Feltham Resolves i. viii. 11 The bitterness of Reprehension is insweetned. a1640Jackson Creed xi. xxv. Wks. X. 477 The very name of peace would ensweeten our thoughts. |