Late 16th century. Probably an alteration of illumine after Middle French alumer, Middle French, French allumer to set (something) alight, to inflame (something).
Definition of allumine in US English:
allumine
verbəˈl(j)uːmɪn
with objectTo light up, enlighten, illuminate.
Origin
Late 16th century. Probably an alteration of illumine after Middle French alumer, Middle French, French allumer to set (something) alight, to inflame (something).