Middle English Dictionary Entry

renǧen v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. raunǧen v.
1.
(a) To move about, roam; rove with the purpose of searching or hunting; move through a battlefield attacking one's opponents; ~ ayen, proceed against (sb.); renginge abouten, wandering about; (b) to roam throughout (an area), traverse.
2.
(a) To array (troops), set in battle order, draw up in lines; (b) refl. of warriors, troops: to array themselves, assume battle positions; (c) refl. to make oneself ready (to move); ride forth from the ranks.
3.
(a) Ppl. renged, arranged; appointed; (b) to erect (a gallows).