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† reforce, v. Obs.
[ad. OF. reforcier, reforcer, f. re- re- + forcer: see force v.]
1. trans. To reinforce, strengthen, make stronger.
c1489Caxton Blanchardyn 113 He byganne to reforce his callynge, cryinge wyth a hyghe voyce. c1500Melusine 175 Thus bygan ayen the batayll to be reforced. 1546Reg. Privy Council Scot. I. 54 He sall send men of experience for reforsing of strenthis and biggein of the samyn.
2. intr. To become stronger, be reinforced.
c1489Caxton Blanchardyn 110 Nothyng coude playse nor brynge hym tyll his hertys ease, But euer more reforced and redoubled his sorowe. c1500Melusine 290 There reforced the batayll. |