E*lec"tri*fy (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Electrified (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Electrifying (?).] [Electric + -fy.]
To equip for employment of electric power; as, to
electrify a railroad.
E*lec"tri*fy (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Electrified (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Electrifying.] [Electric + -fy.]
1. To communicate electricity to; to charge with
electricity; as, to electrify a jar.
2. To cause electricity to pass through; to
affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to; as, to
electrify a limb, or the body.
3. To excite suddenly and violently, esp. by
something highly delightful or inspiriting; to thrill; as, this
patriotic sentiment electrified the audience.
If the sovereign were now to immure a subject in
defiance of the writ of habeas corpus . . . the whole nation would be
instantly electrified by the news.
Macaulay.
Try whether she could electrify Mr. Grandcourt
by mentioning it to him at table.
G. Eliot.
E*lec"tri*fy, v. i. To become
electric.
E*lec"tri*fy (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Electrified (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Electrifying (?).] [Electric + -fy.]
To equip for employment of electric power; as, to
electrify a railroad.
