relume Meaning, Definition & Usage

Re*lume" transitive verb

Etymology

OF. relumer (cf. F. rallumer), L. reluminare; pref. re- re- + luminare to light. Cf. Reillume.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Relumed present participle & verbal noun Reluming

Definitions

1. To rekindle; to light again.

   Relumed her ancient light, not kindled new. Pope.

   I know not where is that Promethean heat That can thy light relume. Shak.