01 n. A census; -- also, a public rate or tax.
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A census; -- also, a public rate or tax.[Obs.]
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Condition; rank.[Obs.]
Entry
4 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Cense
· IPA /sɛns/
02 v. t. To perfume with odors from burning gums and spices.
imp. & p. p.
Censed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Censing
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To perfume with odors from burning gums and spices.“The Salii sing and cense his altars round.” — Dryden.
03 v. i. To burn or scatter incense.
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To burn or scatter incense.