embitterer

[Eng.embitter; -er.] One who or that which embitters or makes bitter. "The embitterer of the cup of joy." Johnson. (Ogilvie.) em-bit-ter-ment, s. [Eng. embitter; -ment.] The act of embittering. ěm-blāze, v. t. [Pref.em, and Eng. blaze (q.v.).] I. Lit.: To set in a blaze; to kindle. IMG:content-0909.png:[blocks in formation] Triumphant, and emblaze the martial acts Of Britain's hero." J. Philips: Blenheim. *ěm-blāz-er, s. [Eng. emblaz (e); -er.] One who or that which brightens or makes brilliant. "The eye of heaven, emblazer of the spheres." Mickle : Lusiad , bk. 10. *ěm-blāz-Ing, pr . par . , a . & s. [EMBLAZE.] A. & B. As pr . par . & particip. adj.: (See the verb.) C. As subst.: The act of blazoning, adorning, or glorifying. ěm-blāz-ön, v . t . & i . [Pref. em , and Eng. blazon (q. v.).] A. Transitive : 1. To blazon; to adorn with figures of heraldry or armorial ensigns. "The herse Of wealthy guilt emblazoned boasts the pride Of painted heraldry."- Black lock : A Soliloquy. *2. To depict, to paint, to represent. "On which when Cupid with his killing bowe And cruell shafts emblazoned she beheld." Spenser: F. Q., IV. x. 55. *3. To decorate, to ornament, to set off. "The walls were emblazoned with legends in commemoration of the illustrious pair."-Pre scott. (Ogil vie.) *4. To make brilliant or bright. *5. To celebrate, to glorify. "We find August us emblazoned by the poets." -Hake will: On Providence . *B. In trans.: To become bright or brilliant; to burst out in colors. "Th' engladdened spring, forgetful how to weep, Begant' emblazon from her heavy bed." G. Fletcher: Christ's Triumph.