Meaning of limn in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /lɪm/

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  1. Verb

    limn

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the sense ‘illuminate a manuscript’): alteration of obsolete lumine ‘illuminate’, via Old French luminer from Latin luminare‘make light’

    Definitions

    1. trace the shape of

    Derived terms

  2. 2. make a portrait of

    Examples

    • « Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba »

    Derived terms

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