encensen

Middle English

Etymology 1

From encens + -en (infinitival suffix).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˈsɛnsən/, /in-/

Verb

encensen (third-person singular simple present encenseth, present participle encensende, encensynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle encensed)

  1. To use incense or its smoke upon an object
  2. To burn incense
Conjugation
Descendants
  • English: incense
  • English: incense
References

Etymology 2

From Old French incenser.

Alternative forms

  • ensencen

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛnˈsɛnsən/

Verb

encensen

  1. (Late ME) To heat
  2. (Late ME) To inspire, rouse
  3. (Late ME) To incense, anger
Conjugation
Descendants
References
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