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cense
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cense, n. [OF. cense, F. cens, L. census. See Census.].
- A census; -- also, a public rate or tax. Howell. Bacon. [1913 Webster]
- Condition; rank. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
cense, v. t. [Abbrev. from incense.].
To perfume with odors from burning gums and spices. [1913 Webster]
"The Salii sing and cense his altars round." [1913 Webster]
cense, v. i.
To burn or scatter incense. [1913 Webster]
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