Se*rene", n. 1.
Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene
of heaven." Southey.
To their master is denied
To share their sweet serene.
Young.
2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See
Serein.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some
serene blast me." B. Jonson.
Se*rene", v. t. [L. serenare.]
To make serene.
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie
To raise his being, and serene his soul.
Thomson.Se*rene" (?), a. [L. serenus to
grow dry, Gr. ??? hot, scorching.] 1.
Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky.
The moon serene in glory mounts the
sky.
Pope.
Full many a gem of purest ray serene
The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear.
Gray.
2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a
serene aspect; a serene soul. Milton.
☞ In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a
tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His
Serene Highness.
Drop serene. (Med.) See
Amaurosis. Milton.