Middle English Dictionary Entry

semblen v.(1)
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Forms semblen v.(1) Also semble, semp(b)le, sembel, sembul, sē̆m(e)len; p. sembled(e, etc. & semblet, sembelet, sembeld(e, sembult, semild, (error) semlend; ppl. i)sembled, semblet, sem(e)led & (error) semblent.
Etymology Shortened form of as(s)emblen v.; cp. OF sembler, sanler to assemble.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To come together, congregate, have or attend a meeting; assemble for battle; -- also refl.; of a hunting party: assemble; ~ same (togeder); ~ in (to), be present at a gathering, attend; ~ to, gather around (sb.); assemble for (an event); ~ umbe, surround (sb.); (b) to summon (people) together, call (a company) together; assemble (people) for battle, muster (an army); bring (persons) together (to do sth.); (c) ben sembled, to be assembled; sembled togeder, gathered together.
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2.
(a) To meet in combat, clash; attack in battle; fight (with sb.), contend; also, attack (a stronghold); ~ on, charge (sb.), attack; (b) of horses: to rush together.
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3.
(a) To gather (sth.) together; also, store up (sth.); ~ togeder; (b) refl. ~ togeder, of virtues: to be assembled, come together; (c) ppl. sembled, combined, mixed.
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