See Also: profane(1)(dictionary)
profane(2)(dictionary)
PROFANE(law)
profane 1, adjective(dictionary)
profane 2, verb(dictionary)

profane(2) (iou)



profane verb. Also (earlier) prophane. LME.
[Latin profanare (medieval Latin proph-), from profanus: see PROFANE adjective & noun.]
verb trans. Treat (what is sacred) with irreverence or contempt; desecrate. LME.
verb trans. Abuse or defile (a thing) where reverence or respect is due. M16.
P. F. Boller The place where men had..died..should not be profaned by gaiety.
verb intrans. Speak profanely; swear. rare. L17.
profaner noun M16.