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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ensence, v. [ME. ensense (1303), ensence, OF. ensenser. Cf. Incense v.] tr. To perfume with incense. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. x. 29.
All clergy do to him inclyne, … Ensence his altar, reid, and sing
