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in·cense1 (ĭn-sĕnś)

[Middle English encensen, from Old French incenser, from Late Latin incēnsāre, to sacrifice, burn, from Latin incēnsus past participle of incendere, to set on fire.]

transitive verb: -censed, -cens·ing, -cens·es. 

To cause to be extremely angry; infuriate.
in·cense2 (ĭńsĕnś)

[Middle English encens, from Old French, from Latin incēnsum, from neuter past participle of incendere, to set on fire.]

noun 

    1. An aromatic substance, such as wood or a gum, that is burned to produce a pleasant odor.
    2. The smoke or odor produced by the burning of such a substance.
  2. A pleasant smell.
  3. Flattering or fawning attention; homage.

transitive verb: -censed, -cens·ing, -cens·es. 

  1. To perfume with incense.
  2. To burn incense to, as a ritual offering.