Can"died (?), a. [From 1st Candy.]

1.

Preserved in or with sugar; incrusted with a candylike substance; as, candied fruits.

2. (a)

Converted wholly or partially into sugar or candy; as candied sirup.

(b)

Conted or more or less with sugar; as, candidied raisins

. (c)

Figuratively; Honeyed; sweet; flattering.

Let the candied tongue lick absurd pomp. Shak.

3.

Covered or incrusted with that which resembles sugar or candy.

Will the cold brook, Candiedwith ice, caudle thy morning tast? Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.

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