† splendishv.
Obsolete. rare.
1. intransitive. To shine.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > rise or shine (of fame) [verb (intransitive)]
splendish?1566
updive1603
?1566 J. Phillip Commodye Pacient & Meeke Grissill sig. F.iv Of Pango I the Countis am, my praise doth splendish bright.
2. transitive. To make splendid.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautify [verb (transitive)] > invest with splendour
awlenchc1200
splendish1583
invest1607
splendoura1867
1583 P. Stubbes Anat. Abuses (new ed.) i. sig. Civv To splendishe, beautifie, and set forthe, the Maiestie & glorie of this his yearthly kyngdome.
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