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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1492
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Ensing, v. [Late ME. ensigne, enseigne (1474), OF. ensignier, enseigner.] tr. To instruct. — 1492 Myll Spectakle of Luf 275/17.
Will ȝe that I ensing & teche ȝow how ȝe sall kepe ȝow frome all evillis?
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