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erikaLimn
\ˈlim\
transitive verb
1
: to draw or paint on a surface
2
: to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate
3
: describe <the novel limns the frontier life of the settlers>
Limn means "to outline in sharp detail" or "to describe." It's a close relative of illuminate.
Origins:
Middle English limnen to illuminate (a manuscript), probably back-formation from lymnour illuminator, alteration of lumenur, from Anglo-French aluminer, enluminer to illuminate, ultimately from Latin illuminare
First Known Use: 1592
May your New Year be limned by prosperity, love, and joy.
\ˈlim\
transitive verb
1
: to draw or paint on a surface
2
: to outline in clear sharp detail : delineate
3
: describe <the novel limns the frontier life of the settlers>
Limn means "to outline in sharp detail" or "to describe." It's a close relative of illuminate.
Origins:
Middle English limnen to illuminate (a manuscript), probably back-formation from lymnour illuminator, alteration of lumenur, from Anglo-French aluminer, enluminer to illuminate, ultimately from Latin illuminare
First Known Use: 1592
May your New Year be limned by prosperity, love, and joy.
