† inˈdrench, v. Obs.
Also 6–7 en-.
[f. in-2, en-1 + drench v.]
trans. To ‘drench’ or drown in something; to immerse. (Cf. drench v. 2, 6.) Also fig.
| 1593 Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 44 My soule..will..endrench mee in..dolour. 1606 Shakes. Tr. & Cr. i. i. 51 Reply not in how many Fadomes deepe They lye in⁓drench'd. 1609 Jones Musicall Dreame (T.), If in this flesh, where thou indrench'd dost lie, Poore soule, thou canst reare up thy limed wings. 1741 Fenning Dict., Indrench, to soak; to drown. |