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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Encres, -creas, n. [ME. encres (Chaucer), e.m.E. encrease. Cf. Incres n.] Increase; advancement. —a1500 Lanc. 2452.
He chargit not bot of encres and fame 1558-66 Knox II. 178.
To the encreas of your families and posterities
