† inˈvect, v. Obs.
[f. L. invect-, ppl. stem of invehĕre: see inveigh. Cf. med.L. invect-āre, freq.]
1. trans. To bring in, import, introduce.
| 1548 Udall Erasm. Par. 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. intr. To inveigh, utter invectives.
| 1614 R. Tailor Hog Hath Lost His Pearl Prol. in Hazl. Dodsley XI. 427 Invecting Much at our city vices. a 1625 Beaum. & Fl. Faithf. Friends iii. iii, Fool that I am thus to invect against her! |