† inˈclepe, v. Obs.
[f. in-1 + clepe v.; after L. invocāre, which it is used to translate.]
trans. To invoke, call upon.
| 1382 Wyclif Rom. x. 13 Forsoth ech man who euere schal inclepe the name of the Lord, schal be saaf. How therfore schulen thei inclepyn hym, into whom thei han not bileued? ― 2 Cor. i. 23 Forsoth I inclepe God witnesse in to my soule. c 1400 Prymer in Maskell Mon. Rit. (1846–7) II. 106 [Ps. xx. 9] Lord..heere thou us in the dai that we shulen inclepe thee. |