Sol"em*nize (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Solemnized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Solemnizing (?).] [Cf. F. solemniser,
sollemniser.] 1. To perform with solemn or
ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.
Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage
solemnized in another.
Hooker.
2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to
celebrate.
Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
Milton.
3. To make grave, serious, and
reverential.
Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this
his first look on Yarrow.
J. C. Shairp.
Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his
face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed.
L.
Wallace.
Sol"em*nize, n.
Solemnization. [R.]
Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's
solemnize.
Spenser.
Sol"em*nize (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Solemnized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Solemnizing (?).] [Cf. F. solemniser,
sollemniser.] 1. To perform with solemn or
ritual ceremonies, or according to legal forms.
Baptism to be administered in one place, and marriage
solemnized in another.
Hooker.
2. To dignify or honor by ceremonies; to
celebrate.
Their choice nobility and flowers . . .
Met from all parts to solemnize this feast.
Milton.
3. To make grave, serious, and
reverential.
Wordsworth was solemnizzed and elevated by this
his first look on Yarrow.
J. C. Shairp.
Every Israelite . . . arose, solemnized his
face, looked towards Jerusalem . . . and prayed.
L.
Wallace.
Sol"em*nize, n.
Solemnization. [R.]
Though spoused, yet wanting wedlock's
solemnize.
Spenser.
