† 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.
| 1475 Bk. Noblesse 38 Coherted and be force ayenst theire hertis wille and entent. 1509 Hawes Conv. Swearers 25 For to take vengeaunce ye do me cohert. 1539 Act 31 Hen. VIII, c. 8 A direct statute and lawe to coherte offenders. 1543 Grafton Contn. Harding 529 Whom he had therunto enforced and coherted. |