entender

Definition

To make tender.

Etymology

From en- + tender. Doublet of intenerate.

Example Sentences

• "And fearing lest the torments he felt, might in some sort entender his wifes heart[…], he besought her to be pleased she might be caried into the next chamber, which was accordingly performed."
• "Entendered by distress, she easily yielded to the pensive manners of her companions and to the serene uniformity of a monastic life."
• "For whatsoever creates fear , or makes the spirit to dwell in a religious sadness , is apt to entender the spirit , and make it devout and pliant to any part of dut"