impearl

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impearl - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Impearl \Im*pearl"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impearled; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Impearling.] [Pref. im- in + pearl: cf. F.
     emperler.]
     1. To form into pearls, or into that which resembles pearls.
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              Dewdrops which the sun
              Impearls on every leaf and every flower. --Milton.
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     2. To decorate as with pearls or with anything resembling
        pearls. [Poetic]
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              With morning dews impearled.          --Mrs.
                                                    Browning.
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              The dews of the morning impearl every thorn. --R.
                                                    Digby.
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