inbear

verb

inbear

verb

Etymology From Middle English inberen, from Old English inberan (“to carry in, bring in”); equivalent to in- + bear. Doublet of infer.

1

To carry in; bring in; furnish; provide; supply; put forth.

  • [...] and in part imputeth it, that the river Rother is not contained in its channel, and so loseth its force to carry away the seas and beach, which the sea doth inbear into the haven.1829, Sir David Brewster, The Edinburgh journal of science - Volume 10 - Page 63:
  • And here to one long thought-delivered ease Be ours now to fling back unfurrowed brow, Rose-cinctured, to the need of drowsy eyes, Which ope but to the presence of some stir More musical, of breezes that inbear As 'twere one last word from the tranced West.1905, Arthur Lewis, Days of old Rome - Page 54:
1 more example
  • The servitors of Hari are Forever highly fortunate In their unflinching faith and great Thirst for the Lord that they inbear.1961, G.A. Natesan, The Indian review - Volume 62 - Page 79:
Derived terms
inbearing, inborne

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