v. t.
Marl is binding, and saddening of land is the great prejudice it doth to clay lands. Mortimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Her gloomy presence saddens all the scene. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To become, or be made, sad. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ 1st pref. un- + sadden. ] To relieve from sadness; to cheer. [ R. ] Whitlock. [ 1913 Webster ]