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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Inchene, v. [e.m.E. inchain (16th c.), var. of late ME. enchain (1491).] tr. To fetter. —c1590 Fowler II. 145/38.
He remaneth … by that contract of friendship so far inchened … that men … wald not … disunder it