encaeniare Save DMLBS encaeniare [LL] , to dedicate or renew (a church or part of one). Plegmund enceniavit ‥ arduam turrim Æthelw. IV 3; ~iare, sollempnizare, celebrare, dedicare Osb. Glouc. Deriv. 199; to do on newe, encenniare CathA.