relume

[ ri-loom ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, re·lumed, re·lum·ing.

relume

/ rɪˈluːmɪn; rɪˈluːm /

Origin of relume¹

1595–1605; re- + (il)lume; compare French rallumer, Late Latin relūmināre. See relumine

Origin of relume¹

C17: from Late Latin relūmināre , from Latin re- + illūmināre to illumine

What is so pleasant as these jets of affection which relume a young world for me again?

By her it easily may be perceiv'd, How long in women lasts the flame of love, If sight and touch do not relume it oft.

No fire that can be kindled upon the altar of speech can relume the radiant spark that perished yesterday.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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