v. Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. entalenter, f. en- (see EN-1) + talent (ad. L. talent-um a weight, that which makes the balance incline, hence) inclination, desire.] trans. To inspire with desire or passion; to excite. Hence Entalented ppl. a.
c. 1374. Chaucer, Boeth., V. v. 168. Al be it so þat þe qualites of bodies … entalenten þe instrumentes of þe wittes.
1402. Hoccleve, Let. Cupide, in Chaucer’s Wks. (1532), 373. Feruent wyl, and entalented corage.
1616. Bullokar, Entalented.
