† vencue, v. Obs. rare.
In 4 venku, 5 vencu.
[a. OF. vencu, pa. pple. of veintre: see vanquish v.]
trans. To vanquish, subdue.
| 13.. Seuyn Sages (W.) 2024 He ne mighte..in batail spede, That he ne was euer more biwraid, Ouercomen, venkud, and bitraid. c 1400 Laud Troy Bk. 13240 With⁓oute his help & his vertu We schal these other sone vencu. |