† impyreadj.
Obsolete.
Empyrean; = empyre adj.
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the world > the universe > sky, heavens > [adjective]
heavenisheOE
heavenlyOE
celestialc1400
celestinec1430
supernal?1504
celical1521
elemental1527
ethereal1530
celest1535
impyre1554
skyey1587
vaultedc1590
firmamental1600
empyreal1605
superior1632
firmamentary1633
ethereous1667
skied1789
1554 D. Lindsay Dialog Experience & Courteour l. 6034 in Wks. (1931) I Frome erth, vp to the Heuin Impyre, All beis renewit by that fyre.
1567 Compend. Bk. Godly Songs (1897) 29 That thay sall cum..To gloir and joy, and heuin Impyre.
a1600 A. Montgomerie Misc. Poems xiii. 10 That fervent fyre Of burning love impyre.
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