Define Serene using "exact" search strategy.
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| Source: gcide | Serene \Se*rene"\, a. [L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ??? hot, scorching.] 1. Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky. [1913 Webster]
The moon serene in glory mounts the sky. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear. --Gray. [1913 Webster]
2. Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Note: In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness. [1913 Webster]
{Drop serene}. (Med.) See {Amaurosis}. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
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| Source: gcide | Serene \Se*rene"\, n. 1. Serenity; clearness; calmness. [Poetic.] "The serene of heaven." --Southey. [1913 Webster]
To their master is denied To share their sweet serene. --Young. [1913 Webster]
2. [F. serein evening dew or damp. See {Serein}.] Evening air; night chill. [Obs.] "Some serene blast me." --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
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| Source: gcide | Serene \Se*rene"\, v. t. [L. serenare.] To make serene. [1913 Webster]
Heaven and earth, as if contending, vie To raise his being, and serene his soul. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
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