Ensaffron

/ɪnˈsæfrən/ verb

Definition

A very rare archaic word meaning to color or dye with saffron or make saffron-colored.

Etymology

From 'en-' (to cause to be) + 'saffron' (the golden spice and color, from Arabic 'zafaran'). Extremely obsolete.

Kelly Says

Saffron was so expensive in medieval times that 'ensaffron' something meant giving it a precious gold color—it's the word equivalent of saying 'make it look like gold!'

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