† maitrise, v. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. F. maîtriser, f. maîtrise: see maistrice.]
trans. To make oneself master of, to conquer.
| 1636 R. Brathwait Rom. Emp. 125 Hee recovered France newly over-run and maitrised by the Barbarians. |
† maitrise, v. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. F. maîtriser, f. maîtrise: see maistrice.]
trans. To make oneself master of, to conquer.
| 1636 R. Brathwait Rom. Emp. 125 Hee recovered France newly over-run and maitrised by the Barbarians. |
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