1. To build; to construct. [Archaic] There was a holy chapel edified. Spenser.
2. To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach. It does not appear probable that our dispute [about miracles] would either edify or enlighten the public. Gibbon.
3. To teach or persuade. [Obs.] Bacon.
EDIFY
Ed"i*fy, v. i.
Defn: To improve. [R.] Swift.
EDIFYING
Ed"i*fy`ing, a.
Defn: Instructing; improving; as, an edifying conversation.
— Ed"i*fy`ing*ly, adv.
— Ed"i*fy`ing*ness, n.
EDILE
E"dile, n. Etym: [L. aedilis: cf. F. édile. Cf. Ædile.] (Rom. Antiq.)
Defn: See Ædile.
EDILESHIP
E"dile*ship, n.