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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Engyre, Engire, v. [Var. of Ingyre v.] refl. To push (oneself) in, obtrude (oneself). Also engyring vbl. n. and ppl. a.1513 Doug. x. ii. 9.
Quhat maner man … constrenyt hes Ene, … to engyre hym self to Latyn kyng As mortal fa 1531 Acta Conc. MS. XLIII. 17 b.
The said act to be extendit … aganis all vtheris that wald vsurp or engir thaim to vse sic commissioun 1584 Calderwood IV. 127.
Except … you for your engyring answere had speciall licence of the King's Majestie Ib. 131.
Howsoever yee would engyre your self, to perswade them of the contrare 1606 Ib. VI. 490.
Nather have these men now called bishops entered to that office … nather since their engyring have they behaved themselves therin 1647 Form Ch. Govt. xxvi.
Who … shall insolently … engyre and obtrude himself upon the sacrament
