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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Infeble, -febyl, v. [e.m.E. infeable (1552), var. of enfeeble.] tr. To weaken. —c 1420 Liber Calchou 449.
Hawnting of lychery … infebyllys the kynde c1590 Fowler II. 92/30.
Having ever thare uapons in there hand … they infebled grettumlye his greatnes
