Ed"i*fy (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Edified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Edifying.] [F. édifier, L. aedificare; aedes a building, house, orig., a fireplace (akin to Gr. &?; to burn, Skr. idh to kindle, OHG. eit funeral pile, AS. ād, OIr. aed fire) + facere to make. See Fact, -fy.] 1. To build; to construct. [Archaic]

There was a holy chapel edified.

2. To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach.

It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public.

3. To teach or persuade. [Obs.] Bacon.

Ed"i*fy, v. i. To improve. [R.] Swift.

• Instruct or improve morally or intellectually.