miniate

• Verbe archaïque signifiant peindre ou enluminer avec du minium ou du cinabre, notamment dans le contexte de l'illustration de manuscrits.

An archaic verb meaning to paint or color with red lead or vermilion, especially in the context of illuminating manuscripts.

1. Paint with red lead or vermilionC2formal

   To color or cover a surface with a red pigment, such as red lead or vermilion.

   Peindre au minium

   • The artist miniates the decorative borders with brilliant red pigment.
   • In medieval times, craftsmen would miniate wooden panels for protection.
   • She miniates the ceramic pieces to achieve a deep red hue.

   Synonymesrubricatevermilion

2. Decorate manuscripts with red lettersC2formalart

   To embellish manuscripts, particularly initials or headings, using red ink or paint, often in illuminated works.

   Enluminer les manuscrits de lettres rouges

   • The scribe miniates the first letter of each chapter with intricate designs.
   • Monks used to miniate religious texts to highlight important passages.
   • The manuscript was beautifully miniated with gold and red pigments.

   Synonymesrubricate