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† inˈgentle, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. in-2 + gentle a., after It. ingentilire: cf. prec.] trans. To improve (a plant) by cultivation; cf. gentle a. 4.
1622Bonoeil Making Silk 82 This remoouing and transplanting of wild plants doeth wonderfully mitigate and ingentle them. |