v. t.
For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth. Heb. xii. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]
They [ classics ] chasten and enlarge the mind, and excite to noble actions. Layard.
a. Corrected; disciplined; refined; purified; toned down. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of such a finished chastened purity. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who chastens. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
v. t. To chasten. [ Obs. ]
v. t.
I would hasten my escape from the windy storm. Ps. lv. 8. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To move with celerity; to be rapid in motion; to act speedily or quickly; to go quickly. [ 1913 Webster ]
I hastened to the spot whence the noise came. De Foe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.