Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EX-CAN-DES'CENCE
EX-CAL'CE-A-TEDEX-CAN-DES'CENT
EX-CAN-DES'CENCE, n. [L. excandescentia, excandesco; ex and candesco, candeo, to glow or be hot, from caneo, to be white, to shine.]
- A growing hot; or a white heat; glowing heat.
- Heat of passion; violent anger; or a growing angry.
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