† inˈfense,a.Obs.rare. [ad. L. infensus hostile, inimical.] Hostile, inimical. a1641Bp. R. Montagu Acts & Mon. (1642) 470 The Iewes as infense to the Samaritans as they to them.1680Calderwood in Hickes Spir. Popery 30 A most infense Enemy to the Purity of Religion.