† enˈbaissing, vbl. n. Obs.
In 4 enbaissynge, enbasshinge.
[corrupt var. of abaissing, abashing.]
Abashment, dismay.
| c 1374 Chaucer Boeth. iv. i. 109 A grete meruayle and an enbaissynge [v.r. enbasshinge] wiþouten ende [L. infiniti stuporis]. |
† enˈbaissing, vbl. n. Obs.
In 4 enbaissynge, enbasshinge.
[corrupt var. of abaissing, abashing.]
Abashment, dismay.
| c 1374 Chaucer Boeth. iv. i. 109 A grete meruayle and an enbaissynge [v.r. enbasshinge] wiþouten ende [L. infiniti stuporis]. |
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