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† inˈdrench, v. Obs. Also 6–7 en-. [f. in-2, en-1 + drench v.] trans. To ‘drench’ or drown in something; to immerse. (Cf. drench v. 2, 6.) Also fig.
1593Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 44 My soule..will..endrench mee in..dolour. 1606Shakes. Tr. & Cr. i. i. 51 Reply not in how many Fadomes deepe They lye in⁓drench'd. 1609Jones Musicall Dreame (T.), If in this flesh, where thou indrench'd dost lie, Poore soule, thou canst reare up thy limed wings. 1741Fenning Dict., Indrench, to soak; to drown. |