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† coˈhert, v. Obs.
[In form, app. a deriv. of L. coert-, a form of the ppl. stem of coercē-re to coerce. But its history is not clear; and it may be a variant of cohart, early form of coarct. Change of ar to er was, however, contrary to usual tendencies.]
= coerce.
1475Bk. Noblesse 38 Coherted and be force ayenst theire hertis wille and entent. 1509Hawes Conv. Swearers 25 For to take vengeaunce ye do me cohert. 1539Act 31 Hen. VIII, c. 8 A direct statute and lawe to coherte offenders. 1543Grafton Contn. Harding 529 Whom he had therunto enforced and coherted. |