venquysshen

Middle English

/vɛnˈkwiːʃən/

verb
Definitions
  • To triumph over a rival military force; to win in battle.
  • To eliminate immorality or malice within oneself or within others
  • To triumph over evil or malign forces; to achieve a moral victory.
  • (rare) To turn to sorrow; to destroy one's morale.
  • (rare) To become better or greater than; to render meaningless.
  • (rare) To achieve victory in a verbal dispute.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French veincre derived from Latin vinco (I win, beat) derived from Proto-Italic *winkō.

Origin

Proto-Italic

*winkō

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