\Trans*fig"ure\ (?; 135), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Transfigured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Transfiguring}.] [F.
transfigurer, L. transfigurare, transfiguratum; trans across,
over + figurare to form, shape. See {Figure}, v. t.]
1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to
   metamorphose; to transform.
2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious;
   to give an ideal form to.
         [Jesus] was transfigured before them; and his face
         did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as
         the light.                            --Matt. xvii.
                                               2.