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incenseMain Entry: 1in·cense Pronunciation: \ˈin-ˌsen(t)s\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English encens, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin incensum, from Latin, neuter of incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, from in- + -cendere to burn; akin to Latin candēre to glow — more at candid Date: 13th century 1 : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
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