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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: 1603-1646
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Lenifie, -fy, v. [e.m.E. lenifie, -fy (1568, 1569).] tr. To soften, to relax or mitigate. — 1603 Philotus liv.
Tak vp and lenifie ȝour yre 1646 Baillie II. 340.
To lenify the ranckled hearts of many there
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