Serene

Serene
Serene Se*rene", n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] ``The serene of heaven.'' --Southey. [1913 Webster]

To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. --Young. [1913 Webster]

2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] ``Some serene blast me.'' --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]


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