Middle English Dictionary Entry
conversen v.(2)
Entry Info
| Forms | conversen v.(2) Ppl. convers(ed. |
| Etymology | From L conversum, ppl. of convertere. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) To change or transform (sth.); (b) to convert (sb.).
Associated quotations
a
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)42a/b : Conuersed i. turned [L conuersa] in to an oþer materie.
- a1500 Add.Hymnal (Add 34193)451/32 : The sacred wombe and cloystyr virginale..loo, god and mane in temple is convers [L versatur]!
b
- a1450-a1500(1436) Libel EP (Warner)1121 : God yeve us grace the weyes for to kepe Of his preceptis..that oure verry foo Mow be to us convers and torned too.