Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for THICK-EN
THICK-EN, v.i. [thik'n.]
- To become thick or more thick; to become dense; as, the fog thickens.
- To become dark or obscure. Thy luster thickens / When he shines by. Shak.
- To concrete; to be consolidated; as, the juices of plants thicken into wood.
- To be inspissated; as, vegetable juices thicken, as the more volatile parts are evaporated.
- To become close, or more close or numerous. The press of people thickens to the court. Dryden.
- To become quick and animated. The combat thickens. Addison.
- To become more numerous; to press; to be crowded. Proofs of the fact thicken upon us at every step.
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