Incense definition
An example of incense is a burning gum used in a religious ceremony.
An example of incense is to make a person very angry by cheating them on a business deal.
Origin of incense
- Middle English encensen from Old French incenser from Late Latin incēnsāre to sacrifice, burn from Latin incēnsus past participle of incendere to set on fire kand- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Middle English encens from Old French from Latin incēnsum from neuter past participle of incendere to set on fire kand- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old French encens (“sweet-smelling substance”) from Late Latin incensum (“burnt incense”, literally “something burnt”), neuter past participle of incendō (“I set on fire”). Compare incendiary.
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