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Webster 1913 Edition


Seraphical

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Se-raph′ic

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Se-raph′ic-al

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Adj.
[Cf. F.
séraphique
.]
Of or pertaining to a seraph; becoming, or suitable to, a seraph; angelic; sublime; pure; refined.
“Seraphic arms and trophies.”
Milton.
“Seraphical fervor.”
Jer. Taylor.
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Se-raph′ic-al-ly
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adv.
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Se-raph′ic-al-ness
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Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Seraphical

SERAPH'ICAL

,
1. Pertaining to a seraph; angelic; sublime; as seraphic purity; seraphic fervor.
2. Pure; refined from sensuality.
3. Burning or inflamed with love or zeal. Thus St. Bonaventure was called the seraphic doctor.