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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enrich, v. Also: enryche, -ritch. [ME. enryche (late 14th c.), OF. enrichir.] tr. To make rich or highly decorated.1560 Rolland Seven S. 5222.
Quhairthrow ȝour grace salbe enrichit with gold 1561 Inv. Wardrobe 136.
Ane bed of blak velvot enrichit … with bordis of brodere work 1562 Ib. 154.
Thre curtenis of crammosie dames … enrichet vpoun the seames with a litle bisset of gold 1584 Acts III. 369/1.
His hienes sal be tyme be enritchit 1596 Dalr. I. 168/13.
That of vtheris menis riches they mycht enryche thame selfes
