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    Limn , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Limned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Limning .] [OE. limnen, fr. luminen, for enluminen, F. enluminer to illuminate, to limn, LL. illuminare to paint. √122. See Illuminate, Luminous.]
    1. To draw or paint; especially, to represent in an artistic way with pencil or brush.
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      Let a painter carelessly limn out a million of faces, and you shall find them all different.
      Sir T. Browne.

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    2. Hence: To picture in words; to describe in graphic terms.
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    3. To illumine, as books or parchments, with ornamental figures, letters, or borders.
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