Lithen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪðən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Lithen is a verb meaning (archaic) To make lithe, soften; to ease, mitigate.
Meaning
(archaic) To make lithe, soften; to ease, mitigate.
More Meanings
- (dialectal) To thicken a broth or gravy with a thickening agent (e.g. flour, oatmeal, etc.)
Example Sentences
"[…] I only know that for well-nigh all the stricken he hath lithened the fever, and that he hath recalled to life many an one whom the chirurgeon had given over to the chaplain."
“Nay, daughter, when thou art as old as Notte it will be time enough to reckon years!” returned the dark-skinned sybil, lithening the stiff folds of a viper in a blue oil, which cast out a noisome perfume as she stirred it.
Word Forms
- lithens
- lithening
- lithened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mollify, blithen, mellow, gentle, limelight, sweeten.
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