4. That which gives relish; seasoning. [Obs.]

You lack the season of all natures, sleep.

Shak.

In season, in good time, or sufficiently early for the purpose. -- Out

of season, beyond or out of the proper time or the usual or appointed

time.

Sea"son, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seasoned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Seasoning.]

1. To render suitable or appropriate; to prepare; to fit.

He is fit and seasoned for his passage.

Shak.

2. To fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to

inure; to ripen; to mature; as, to season one to a climate.

3. Hence, to prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural

juices; as, to season timber.

4. To fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to

spice; as, to season food.

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