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† ranforce, v. Obs. Also 6 -forse. [ad. F. renforcer renforce; cf. ramforce v.] 1. trans. To strengthen, fortify. Hence ranforcing vbl. n.1547 Register Privy Council Scot. (1877) I. 79 Our auld ynemeis of Ingland..hes ranforsit the samin, and..perseveris in thair bigging and ranforsing of the saidis...
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ramforce ring
ramforce ring var. ranforce ring.1669 Sturmy Mariner's Mag. v. 48 (plate).
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† ramforce, v.1 Obs. Chiefly Sc. Also 6 -forse. [var. ranforce, q.v.] trans. To fortify, strengthen (a wall, rampart, etc.); to block up, barricade (a gate or door).1570 Burgh Rec. Edinb. (1875) 269 The counsall ordanis the baillies..to caus ramforce the Walter Yait. 1583 T. Stocker Civ. Warres Lowe...
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Tantallon Castle
Pitscottie described this operation: "the king caused masons come and ranforce the wallis, quhilkis war left waste before as transis (passages), and through-passages
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