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▪ I. † enˈchance, n. Obs. rare—1.
In 5 enchaunce.
[as if OF. *encheance f. encheoir to happen: see en-1 and chance.]
= chance.
1432–50tr. Higden (Rolls) I. 151 Enchaunce movenge [L. agitante sorte].
▪ II. † enˈchance, v. Obs. rare.
In 5 enchaunse.
[? f. en-1 + chance n.]
trans. ? To adventure. (But prob. a mere mistake for enhaunsest: see enhance.)
1483Caxton Cato C v, Thou takest on the and enchaunsest thyself for to doo hygh and excellent promesses. |