Middle English Dictionary Entry
trọ̄ven v.
Entry Info
| Forms | trọ̄ven v. |
| Etymology | Prob. shortened form of cǒntrọ̄ven, var. of cǒntrẹ̄ven v.; ?also cp. OF trover to compose. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To devise (sth.) with ill intent, plot, construct.
Associated quotations
- a1450 PPl.B (Cmb Dd.1.17)10.19 : Kan troue [vrr. contryue, controue; Ld: Who-so can contreue deceytes an conspire wronges..He..to conseille is clepid].