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englut
[en-gluht]
verb (used with object)
to gulp down.
Archaic.to fill to satisfaction; satiate.
englut
/ ɪˈɡʌ /
verb
to devour ravenously; swallow eagerly
to glut or sate (oneself); surfeit; satiate
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Therosépeople tend not to be “real” wine people, as you can’t help but notice upon witnessing their ritual gatherings, where wine is not so much drunk as englutted.
“My particular grief is of so floodgate and overbearing nature, that it engluts and swallows other sorrows.”
In this signification englut, from engloutir, French, occurs frequently, as in Henry VI.
How many prodigal bits have slaves and peasants This night englutted!
Not the sea Which did englut great Egypt and his war, Nor all the desert-drown-ed sepulchres.
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