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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vencussing,) Wencussing, Vincussing, Vanquissing, Wanquishing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. venquissinge (a1325), vanquishing (1611).] The action of defeating or overcoming; an instance of this. — (a)1375 Barb. xviii 206.
Quhen thai of Scotland had wittering Off schir Eduuardis wencussing — (b)a1500 Rauf C. 825.
For dout of vincussing thay went nocht away — (c)1596 Dalr. II 128/22.
His … gret grace in vanquissing his ennimies 1626 Garden Worthies 46.
Earle of Crawfoord, nottablie celebrat & renoun'd … for dismounting and wanquishing the lord Wailles … on London bridge
