Obs. [f. prec. sb.] trans. To paint (the face) with ceruse. Hence Cerused ppl. a.
1622. Fletcher, Sp. Curate, V. i. I dare tell you To your new ceruz’d [1st folio, cerviz’d] face, what I have spoken Freely behind your back. Ibid. (1622), Sea Voy., IV. i. (1647) 25 (T.). Here’s a colour, what Ladies cheek, Though cerus’d over, comes neere it?
1667. Denham, Direct. Paint., IV. viii. Vermilion this mans guilt, ceruse his fears.
