† invectv.
Obsolete.
1. transitive. To bring in, import, introduce.
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the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > introduction or bringing in > introduce or bring something in [verb (transitive)]
inbringc1000
induce1401
to bring up1484
invect1548
introduce1559
inject1639
usher1679
1548 N. Udall et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. I. Luke Pref. 4 They see now..the beaste of romishe abominacion..had inuected into Christes Churche and holy congregacion, al thynges that were contrary to Christe.
2. intransitive. To inveigh, utter invectives.
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the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > invective or abuse > utter invective or abuse [verb (intransitive)]
railc1475
envy1477
inveigh1529
blaspheme1584
invect1614
invectivate1624
to cast, throw, or fling dirt1642
ran-tan1660
philippicize1799
to fire a broadside1827
tirade1871
diatribe1893
rort1931
foul-mouth1960
1614 R. Tailor Hog Hath Lost His Pearl Prol., in W. C. Hazlitt Dodsley's Sel. Coll. Old Eng. Plays (1875) XI. 427 Invecting Much at our city vices.
a1630 Faithful Friends (1975) iii. iii. 1956 Foole that I am thus to invect against her!
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