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Ranfors, -force, v. Also: Ramfors. [e.m.E. ranforce (1590), f. as Renfors v.] tr. To reinforce, strengthen. — 1547 Reg. Privy C. I 80.
Our auld ynemeis of Ingland … hes ranforsit the samin, and … perseveris in thair bigging and ranforsing of the saidis places Ib.
[The English] now instantlie are biggand and ranforsand the samin [Inchcolm] 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 118.
This day was ranforced all the poirtis of the toun 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 232.
Certane men of wearre … ranforcit the foirȝett thairof
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