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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incus, v. [e.m.E. (1527), L. incuss-, ppl. stem of incutere.] tr. To implant, inspire (terror). —1533 Bell. Livy I. 110/5.
To that fyne that he mycht incus … the samnyn terroure to the Latynis 1686 Privy Council Papers, Nov. 18.
Such unwarrantable methods of incussing terror upon his neighbours
