ensanguine

American  

[en-sang-gwin] / ɛnˈsæŋ gwɪn /

verb (used with object)

ensanguined, ensanguining

1. to stain or cover with or as with blood.

   a flag ensanguined with the blood of battle.

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ensanguine British  

/ ɪnˈsæŋɡwɪn /

verb

1. literary (tr) to cover or stain with or as with blood

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Etymology

Origin of ensanguine

First recorded in 1660–70; en- ¹ + sanguine

Example Sentences

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ensanguine ensanguined

His eyelids were inflamed, and but served to ensanguine the bitter and cold-blazing intensity of the pupils. 

From The Mutiny of the Elsinore by London, Jack

But in the attempt to incarnate and ensanguine it I failed wretchedly.

From Seven Men by Beerbohm, Max, Sir

In his perplexity and indignation an ensanguined mist passed across the vision of Sampei.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis

He fought at Chippewa—bled at the side of the gallant Lawrence—and nearly laid down his life on the ensanguined plains of Marengo.

From Tales for Fifteen by Cooper, James Fenimore

The old Academy also numbered among its votaries Varro, the most learned of the Romans, and Brutus, who was destined to perform so tragic a part on the ensanguined stage of his country.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

After a few more springs, the Indian suddenly wheeled, and was about to gallop back, when his eye was caught by the ensanguined object upon the rock.

From The Scalp Hunters by Stewart, F.A.

Every day for many days she drove into town and back again, closely draped in shawls, with ensanguined bandages exposed.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis