efforce Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ef*force transitive verb

Etymology

OF. esforcier (F. s'efforcer to exert one's self), LL. exforciare; L. ex + fortis strong. See Force.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Efforced ; present participle & verbal noun Efforcing

Definitions

1. To force; to constrain; to compel to yield. Obs. Spenser.