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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Embaulden, v. [e.m.E. emboulden (1571). Cf. Enbalden v.] tr. To embolden. —1596–1600 Warrender P. II. 422.
4 ministers … came to the great streat amang the heidles people to curage and embaulden thayme
