Middle English Dictionary Entry
encostī̆f adj.
Entry Info
Forms | encostī̆f adj. |
Etymology | Cp. ME costif , from OF costivé. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Constipated.
Associated quotations
- c1440 Thrn.Med.Bk.(Thrn)61/19 : If he be encostyfe, mak hym a syrop.