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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enbellesh, v. [Late ME. enbellissh, ME. enbelyse (14th c.), OF. en-, embelliss-, embellir.] tr. To embellish. —c1590 Fowler I. 16/11.
Sindrie sort of historeis, enbelleshed … with the curious pasmentis of poesie
