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Middle English
Etymology 1
From encens + -en (infinitival suffix).
Pronunciation
Verb
encensen (third-person singular simple present encenseth, present participle encensende, encensynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle encensed)
- To use incense or its smoke upon an object
- To burn incense
Conjugation
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
Descendants
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Etymology 2
From Old French incenser.
Pronunciation
Verb
encensen
- (Late Middle English) To heat
- (Late Middle English) To inspire, rouse
- (Late Middle English) To incense, anger
Conjugation
1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.
Descendants
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