emblaze Meaning, Definition & Usage

Em*blaze" transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. em- + 1st blaze.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Emblazed ; present participle & verbal noun Emblazing

Definitions

1. To adorn with glittering embellishments.

   No weeping orphan saw his father's stores Our shrines irradiate, or emblaze the floors. Pope.

2. To paint or adorn with armorial figures; to blazon, or emblazon. Archaic

   The imperial ensign, . . . streaming to the wind, With gems and golden luster rich emblazed. Milton.