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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Enerve, v. [e.m.E. (1613), F. énerver, L. ēnervāre.] tr. To weaken. —1513 Acts II. 282/1.
Thai culd nocht consent to gif consell to enerve nor violate the said confederacioun in ony punct