entender
Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪnˈtɛndə(ɹ)/
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/ɛnˈtɛndə(ɹ)/
Verb
To make tender.
Usage- Obsolete
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More examples (1)
And fearing lest the torments he felt, might in some sort entender his wifes heart[…], he besought her to be pleased she might be caried into the next chamber, which was accordingly performed.
Entendered by distress, she easily yielded to the pensive manners of her companions and to the serene uniformity of a monastic life.
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For whatsoever creates fear , or makes the spirit to dwell in a religious sadness , is apt to entender the spirit , and make it devout and pliant to any part of dut
To treat with tenderness.
Usage- Transitive
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th' entender'd heart
Word forms
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