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† aˈsearch, v. Obs. In 4 aserche. [a. AF. asserchie-r, OF. acerchie-r, f. à to + cerchier to seek; or ? var. of OF. encerchier: see a- prefix 10 and ensearch v.] trans. and intr. To search, examine, investigate; inquire.
1382Wyclif Gen. xliv. 12 The which aserchinge..fonde the coppe in the sak of Beniamyn. ― 1 Kings xx. 6 Thei shulen aserchen thin hows. ― 2 Sam. xi. 3 David sente, and aserchede [1388 enqueride], what was the womman. |