Limn

[lɪm]

Definition

(v. t.) To draw or paint; especially, to represent in an artistic way with pencil or brush.

(v. t.) To illumine, as books or parchments, with ornamental figures, letters, or borders.

Inputed by Bobbie

Definition

v.t. to draw or paint esp. in water-colours: (orig.) to illuminate with ornamental letters &c.—n. Lim′ner one who limns or paints on paper or parchment: a portrait-painter.

Editor: Percival