v. poet. (but now mainly in humorously pedantic use). [ad. L. effulg-ēre, f. ex out + fulgēre to shine.]

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  1.  intr. To shine forth brilliantly.

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1735.  Thomson, Liberty, V. 361. As on pure winter’s eve, Gradual the stars effulge.

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1744.  Akenside, Pleas. Imag., I. 479. Like rays effulging from the parent sun.

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1865.  Alex. Smith, Summer in Skye, I. 38. Each effulging like Phœbus.

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  b.  fig.

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1828.  J. Wilson, in Blackw. Mag., XXIV. 277. He effulges with the sun in velveteen jacket and breeches.

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1852.  D. Moir, Contadina, i. The eloquence of purest truth effulges in thy smile.

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  2.  trans. To flash forth. lit. and fig.

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1729.  Savage, Wanderer, V. 20. The topaz charms the sight, Like these, effulging yellow streams of light.

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1729.  Thomson, Britannia. His eyes effulging a peculiar fire.

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