enrank, v.
(ɛnˈræŋk)
Also 7 enranck.
[f. en-1 + rank n.]
trans. To set in a rank or row; esp. to draw up (soldiers) in order of battle.
| 1591 Shakes. 1 Hen. VI, i. i. 115 No leysure had he to enranke his men. 1610 Healey St. Aug. Citie of God 585 Hee begat the sonne who is enranked in this genealogicall rolle. 1613–6 W. Browne Brit. Past. ii. i, His rusty teeth..Did through his pallid cheekes..Bewray what number were enranckt within. 1834 Fraser's Mag. IX. 119 Her sons, thus side to side Enranked. |