PETRIFY (2)
Source: 567
Pet″ri‐fy, v. i. 1. 1. To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.
2. 2. Fig.: To become stony, callous, or obdurate.
Like Niobe we marble grow, And petrify with grief. Dryden.
Source: 567
Pet″ri‐fy, v. i. 1. 1. To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.
2. 2. Fig.: To become stony, callous, or obdurate.
Like Niobe we marble grow, And petrify with grief. Dryden.