edenized

[Eng. Eden: -ized.] Rendered morally suitable for paradise. "For pure saints edenized unfit." Davies: Wittes Pilgrimage , sign. N. 4. e-den-tal, e-den-tal-ous, a. & s. [Lat. eden tat (us)=toothle ; Eng. suff. -al , -ous .] A. As adj.: Without teeth. The more general term is edentate (q. v.). B. As substantive : 1594 3. Keenne , or sharpne of appetite or desire. "Cloy the hungry edge of appetite." Shakesp.: Richard II., i. 3. 4. Keenne , sharpne , acrimony, bitterne . "Abate the edge of traitors, gracious Lord! That would reduce these bloody days again." Shakesp. Richard III., v. 5. *5. An instigation, a prompting or urging on. "Good gentlemen, give him a farther edge , And drive his purpose on to these delights." Shakesp.: Hamlet , iii. 1. *6. The line of battle. (Lat. acies.) "That voice, their liveliest pledge Of hope in fears and dangers, heard so oft In worse extremes, and on the perilous edge Of battle." Milton: P. L., i. 274-77. B. As adjective : 1. Having a sharp edge; edged; as, an edge tool. 2. Pertaining to an edge. e-den-ta-loŭs, a. [EDENTAL.]