v. [f. L. fulgurāt- ppl. stem of fulgurāre to lighten, f. fulgur lightning: see -ATE3.] intr. To emit vivid flashes like lightning.
1677. Phil. Trans., XVIII. 867. [It] doth now and then Fulgurate, and sometimes also raise it self as ’twere into waves of Light.
1686. J. Goad, Astro-meteorologica, II. iii. 179. But who would have thought ♀ and ☿ to be such Roysters? As soon would we have believed that Two Diamonds could Fulgurate, or Two Knick-nacks of the fair Forge thunder on their Wooden Anvil.
1756. [see FLAGRATE v.]
Hence Fulgurating ppl. a.; also transf. (of pains) darting like lightning through the body.
1677. Phil. Trans., XVIII. 867. This Fulgurating Substance carries its Light alwaies with it, and when put in a dark place, presently shews the same.
1709. F. Hauksbee, Phys. Mech. Exp., ii. (1719), 36. A brisk Fulgurating Light was produc’d by the attrition of Glass, on Woollen impregnated with saline and spirituous parts.
1878. A. M. Hamilton, Nervous Diseases, 276. The individual may first notice the commencement of the disease by fulgurating pains which dart from the feet up the legs and thighs.
