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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Strenȝeing,) Strenȝene, vbl. n.1 [Late ME and e.m.E. streynyng (c1400), strayning (1528), strenyng (1562), straining (1585); Strenȝe v.1] Force, compulsion. —c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iii 454.
I think the lufe that cummis on will motiue, It is far mair till allow … As is gude luif of paramour allone, Bot ony band or strenȝene attractiue: Bot with gude will
