v. Obs. rare. In 4 venku, 5 vencu. [a. OF. vencu, pa. pple. of veintre: see VANQUISH v.] trans. To vanquish, subdue.
13[?]. Seuyn Sages (W.), 2024. He ne mighte … in batail spede, That he ne was euer more biwraid, Ouercomen, venkud, and bitraid.
c. 1400. Laud Troy Bk., 13240. With oute his help & his vertu We schal these other sone vencu.
