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limn [lɪm] vb (tr)
1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) to represent in drawing or painting 2. Archaic to describe in words 3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) an obsolete word for illuminate [from Old French enluminer to illumine (a manuscript) from Latin inlūmināre to brighten, from lūmen light] limner [ˈlɪmnə] n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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In the green deeps a shaft of gold Limns their elaborate attire; Through silken sleeves the winds aspire, Embalmed, to stray, and, growing bold, Swell them to their desire. |
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