† enˈfaimle,v.Obs.rare—1. [obscurely f. en-1 + OF.faim hunger, or some derivative of that word.] ? intr. To suffer from famine (or possibly trans., to starve). c1475Partenay 1300 A myghty towne..Which, enfaimling [Fr.affamee], Almoste gan purchace The soudan bigly the town beseging.