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inslave

verb

Etymology

From in- + slave.

  1. derived from σκῡλεύω
  2. derived from Σκλάβος
  3. derived from Sclavus — “Slav”
  4. derived from sclavus — “slave”
  5. derived from sclave
  6. inherited from sclave
  7. prefixed as inslave — “in + slave”

Definitions

  1. Archaic form of enslave.

    • Thus Sin is the House of Bondage. Israel was not so inslaved in the Iron Furnace, as the Sinner is by Sin.
    • But if, elated with the idea of her own strength, G. Britain should ever determine to inslave America, it is more than probable that she would have more difficulties to encounter with than she at present apprehends.
    • Are you sensible what you are doing, when, for some small favour, or sordid gratification, you sell your votes to such as want to inslave your country […]

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA