† aˈwlench,v.Obs. [f. a- prefix 1 + OE.wlęncan(see wlench); or for OE.ᵹewlęncan, = OLG. giwlenkian.] To make splendid, adorn. [c1000in Thorpe Charters 129 (Bosw.) Gewlenced mid sum dǽle Mercna ríces.]c1200Trin. Coll.Hom. 163 He awlencð his daie mid cloðes more þan him seluen.