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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enbalding, vbl. n. [Cf. Enbald p.p.] Emboldening. —1622-6 Bisset I. 259/11.
He fyndeth … the valeu of his persuit exhausted … to the enbalding of the evill disposed
