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Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot,
scorching.]
1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.
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The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope.
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Full many a gem of purest ray serene
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray.
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2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect;
a serene soul. --Milton.
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Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a
tittle to princes and the members of their families;
as, His Serene Highness.
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{Drop serene}. (Med.) See {Amaurosis}. --Milton.
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Serene \Se*rene"\, n.
1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of
heaven." --Southey.
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To their master is denied
To share their sweet serene. --Young.
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2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening
air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." --B.
Jonson.
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Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.]
To make serene.
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Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie
To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson.
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