Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for THICK-EN
THICK-EN, v.t. [thik'n; Sax. thiccian.]
- To make thick or dense.
- To make close; to fill up interstices; as, to thicken cloth.
- To make concrete; to inspissate; as, to thicken paint, mortar or a liquid.
- To strengthen; to confirm. And this may help to thicken other proofs. [Not used.] Shak.
- To make frequent, or more frequent; as, to thicken blows.
- To make close, or more close; to make more numerous; as, to thicken the ranks.
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