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Definition of 'Intenerate'

From: GCIDE
  • Intenerate \In*ten"er*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intenerated; p. pr. & vb. n. Intenerating.] [Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.] To make tender or sensitive; to soften. [1913 Webster]
  • Fear intenerates the heart. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
  • So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Intenerate'

From: GCIDE
  • Intenerate \In*ten"er*ate\ ([i^]n*t[e^]n"[~e]r*[asl]t), a. Made tender or soft; softened. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

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