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Transfuse  v. t.  (past & past part. transfused; pres. part. transfusing)  
1.
To pour, as liquid, out of one vessel into another; to transfer by pouring.
2.
(Med.) To transfer, as blood, from the veins or arteries of one man or animal to those of another.
3.
To cause to pass from to another; to cause to be instilled or imbibed; as, to transfuse a spirit of patriotism into a man; to transfuse a love of letters. "Into thee such virtue and grace Immense I have transfused."





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"Transfuse" Quotes from Famous Books



... broad brow, the proud little nose, the tender mouth, and the soft—sunlight—glow that seemed to transfuse the delicate skin. And suddenly in the eyes dawned a smile—sweet, friendly, a touch of roguishness, profoundly reassuring in its all humanness. I felt my heart expand as though freed from fetters, a recrudescence of confidence ...
— The Moon Pool • A. Merritt
... The gods have eyes, and breasts as well as men. Were I a god, I should give women leave, With lying lips my godhead to deceive. Myself would swear the wenches true did swear, And I would be none of the gods severe. But yet their gift more moderately use, Or in mine eyes, good wench, no pain transfuse. ...
— The Works of Christopher Marlowe, Vol. 3 (of 3) • Christopher Marlowe


Words linked to "Transfuse" :   transfusion, treat, cup, bring, practice of medicine, lend, bestow, instill, dispense, contribute


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