ensanguine

[ en-sang-gwin ]

verb (used with object)

, en·san·guined, en·san·guin·ing.

1. to stain or cover with or as with blood:

   a flag ensanguined with the blood of battle.

ensanguine

/ ɪnˈsæŋɡwɪn /

verb

1. literary.
   tr to cover or stain with or as with blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensanguine¹

First recorded in 1660–70; en- ¹ + sanguine

Example Sentences

Ensanguine, en-sang′gwin, v.t. to stain or cover with blood.—p.adj.

From Project Gutenberg

And it sayeth the armor of Sir Gareth was wellnigh as red as was the armor of his enemy because of the blood that dyed it that ensanguine color.

From Project Gutenberg

While Peleus aids his brother chief to rise, The beauteous Atalanta to the string Fits the swift dart, and from the bended bow Speeds it; the arrow, fixt beneath his ear, Razes the monster's skin, and drops of blood His bristly neck ensanguine.

From Project Gutenberg

Thirty couples of gladiators will ensanguine the arena.

From Project Gutenberg

Not a painter in the Isles of Hellas 25 Could portray her, mix the golden tawny With bright stain of poppies, or ensanguine Like the life her darling mouth's vermilion, So that, in the ages long hereafter, When we shall be dust of perished summers, 30 Any man could say who found that likeness, Smiling gently on it, "This was Gorgo!"

From Project Gutenberg