intenerate

In*ten"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intenerated; p. pr. & vb. n. Intenerating.] Etym: [Pref. in- in + L. tener soft, tender. See Tender, a.] Defn: To make tender or sensitive; to soften. Fear intenerates the heart. Bp. Hall. So have I seen the little purls of a stream . . . intenerate the stubborn pavement. Jer. Taylor. In*ten"er*ate, a. Defn: Made tender or soft; softened. [Obs.]

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