† diˈffude, v. Obs. rare.
[irreg. f. L. diffundĕre (perf. diffūdi) to pour forth: see diffuse.]
1. trans. To pour away.
| 1599 A. M. tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 61/2 Diffude..that wyne & take other. |
2. trans. and intr. = diffuse v. I.
| 1638 Sir T. Herbert Trav. 125 The clouds..sometimes breake, and..diffude to some purpose. Ibid. 343 The benevolent heaven daily diffudes a gentle shower. |
3. trans. To dissolve, liquefy.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 74 Fatness, marrow..which with little heat [are] diffuded. |