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† anˈpeyn, v. Obs. rare.
[erroneous expansion of earlier apeyne, apain, a. OFr. apeine-r, f. à to + peine punishment, trouble:—L. pœna penalty: see an- prefix 5.]
refl. To put oneself to trouble, exert oneself, try with all one's might.
c1380Sir Ferumb. 665 Firumbras..anpeynedem þanne þorȝ al þyng? erle O[lyuer] þer to slee. Ibid. 2947 Anpeyny we ous our felawe to fette? þat ys among ys fos. |