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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1375
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Inforcely, adv. [Var. of Enforcely adv.] With great force. —1375 Barb. ii. 308.
Schyr Amer then … Ischyt inforcely to the fycht 1375 Ib. 314.
The king … Saw thaim cum swa inforcely
