intenerate

Verb (transitive)

in=ten=er=ate

CIDE DICTIONARY

intenerate, v. t. [Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.].

To make tender or sensitive; to soften. [1913 Webster]

"Fear intenerates the heart." [1913 Webster]

"So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement." [1913 Webster]

intenerate, a.

Made tender or soft; softened. [1913 Webster]