Per*fume" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perfumed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Perfuming.] [F. parfumer (cf. Sp. perfumar); par (see Par) + fumer to smoke, L. fumare, fr. fumus smoke. See Fume.]
To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.
And Carmel's flowery top perfumes the skies.
Pope.
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Per"fume (?), n. [F. parfum; cf. Sp. perfume. See Perfume, v.]
1.
The scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor; fragrance; aroma.
No rich perfumes refresh the fruitful field.
Pope.
2.
A substance that emits an agreeable odor.
And thou shalt make it a perfume.
Ex. xxx. 35.
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