† iˈnuncate,v.Obs.rare—0. [f.ppl. stem of L. inuncāre, f.in- (in-2) + uncus a hook.] trans. To hook or entangle. Hence † inunˈcation. 1623Cockeram, Inuncate, to incroach, to hooke, to intangle.1721Bailey, Inuncate, to hook or entangle.1730–6― (folio), Inuncation, a hooking into.