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