ILLU'MINE, verb transitive [Latin illumino; in and lumino, to enlighten, from lumen, light. See Luminous.] 1. To illuminate; to enlighten; to throw or spread light on; to make light or bright. [These words are used chiefly in poetry.] 2. To enlighten, as the mind; to cause to understand. 3. To brighten; to adorn. The mountain's brow, Illum'd with fluid gold--
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