(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:11:39

Bold"en (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boldened (#). ]

To make bold; to encourage; to embolden.

Ready speakers, being boldened with their present abilities to say more, . . . use less help of diligence and study. Ascham.

 

© Webster 1913.

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