† proˈpensed, ppl. a. Obs.
Also 6 propenced.
[f. as prec. + -ed1 2.]
1. Favourably inclined or disposed; = prec. 1.
| 1530 Wolsey in Ellis Orig. Lett. Ser. ii. II. 33 Your most excellent nature wych hath ever be moved and propensyd to clemency and mercy. |
2. [Associated with purpensed, prepensed.] Premeditated, purposed; deliberate; = prec. 2.
| 1512 Helyas in Thoms Prose Rom. (1828) III. 72 The treason and falsnesse that..was propenced against me. 1567 Throckmorton in Cal. Scott. Pap. (1900) II. 369 Yff her majestie be pleasyd to dyffeste me my doyngs here, off propensyd intent (wyche God forbyd) I am les able to answer [etc.]. |