rare. [ad. L. ēdulcorāt-us; see next.] Softened, sweetened.
1810. Bentham, Packing (1821), 112. An excuse such as might have been expected to disarm resentment, call forth sympathy, and edulcorate feelings in the bosom even of the most obdurate Judge.
1819. H. Busk, Dessert, 459. Edulcorate juice from every clustering vine.
