Cense /(?)/

Cense

n.
  1. A census; -- also, a public rate or tax. [Obs.]
  2. Condition; rank. [Obs.]

Cense

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Censed; p. pr. & vb. n. Censing

  1. To perfume with odors from burning gums and spices.
    The Salii sing and cense his altars round.

Cense

v. i.
  1. To burn or scatter incense.