alumer

Old French

verb
Definitions
  • to light up (provide with light)
  • (figuratively) to set fire to

Etymology

Inherited from Latin *allumināre, illumino, illūmināre, illūminō (illuminate, brighten, light up).

Origin

Latin

illumino, illūmināre, illūminō

Gloss

illuminate, brighten, light up

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