Ensilver

/ɛnˈsɪlvər/ verb

Definition

To coat, cover, or make silvery; to plate or treat with silver.

Etymology

From 'en-' (to cause to be) plus 'silver,' derived from Old English 'seolfor' and German 'Silber.' The 'en-' prefix converts the noun into a verb meaning to apply or create the quality.

Kelly Says

The verb 'ensilver' appears in old poetry and literature to describe moonlight making water gleam—'the moon ensilvers the lake' is far more poetic than simply saying it makes something look shiny.

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