Middle English Dictionary Entry
lūminārī(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | lūminārī(e n. |
| Etymology | OF luminarie (var. of luminaire) & ML lūminārium. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A lamp; fig. a source of spiritual light, bright example of holiness; also, earthly glory [last quot.].
Associated quotations
- ?a1475 Ludus C.(Vsp D.8)269/3,17 : O þou luminarye of pure lyghtnes, Shete out þi bemys on-tyl þis Audyens, O Fily Altissimi..O ȝe tweyn luminaryes, Jamys and Jhon, Contynualy brennyng As bryght As þe sonnbem.
- c1475(a1449) Lydg.Ave Regina (Trin-C R.3.21)1 : Hayle luminary & benigne lanterne..O excellente virgyne.
- c1475 *Chartier Quad.(1) (UC 85)44/5 : Ye suffre the luminarye of your glorie to be skonched..and your seignurie be destrued.