enlight

transitive verb

ə̇n,
en+
-ed/-ing/-s
archaic

Word History

Etymology

en- entry 1 + light, noun

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enlight was before the 12th century

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“Enlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enlight. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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