v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Edified p. pr. & vb. n. Edifying. ] [ F. édifier, L. aedificare; aedes a building, house, orig., a fireplace (akin to Gr. &unr_; to burn, Skr. idh to kindle, OHG. eit funeral pile, AS. ād, OIr. aed fire) + facere to make. See Fact, -fy. ] 1. To build; to construct. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
There was a holy chapel edified. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach. [ 1913 Webster ]
It does not appear probable that our dispute [ about miracles ] would either edify or enlighten the public. Gibbon. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To teach or persuade. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
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