In*ten"er*ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intenerated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Intenerating.] [Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.]
To make tender or sensitive; to soften.
Fear intenerates the heart.
Bp. Hall.
So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement.
Jer. Taylor.
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In*ten"er*ate (?), a.
Made tender or soft; softened.
[Obs.]
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