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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1568
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Enkendil, v. [e.m.E. enkendle (1548).] tr. and intr. To kindle, inflame. — 1531 Bell. Boece I. 274.
The calamiteis … hes … enkendillit the samin [curage] to revenge the auld injuris done 1531 Ib. II. 19.
King Dongard … was enkendlit, be hie curage, to do sum notabill vassalage a1568 Bannatyne MS 243 a/27.
The moir enkendillis my desyre Fra I behauld hir hevinly hew
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