Spicing

Spicing
Spice Spice, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spiced}; p. p. & vb. n. {Spicing}.] 1. To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit. [1913 Webster]

She 'll receive thee, but will spice thy bread With flowery poisons. --Chapman. [1913 Webster]

2. To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices. [1913 Webster]

In the spiced Indian air, by night. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3. To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous. [Obs.] ``A spiced conscience.'' --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]


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