SERENES

Noun

serenes

plural of serene

Source: Wiktionary


SERENE

Se*rene", a. Etym: [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr.

1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. Pope. Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. Gray.

2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. Milton.

Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness. Drop serene. (Med.) See Amaurosis. Milton.

Se*rene", n.

1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." Southey. To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. Young.

2. Etym: [F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein.]

Definition: Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." B. Jonson.

Se*rene", v. t. Etym: [L. serenare.]

Definition: To make serene. Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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