Obs. Also 5–6 extorte. [ad. L. extort-us, pa. pple. of extorquēre: see next.] a. Extorted, wrongfully obtained (rarely as pa. pple.). b. esp. in Extort power; whence a sense = ‘extortionate’ (in extort exactions).
1430. Lydg., Chron. Troy, V. xxxvi. By extorte tytle false successyon.
1492. Plumpton Corr., 264. Intendinge … to keepe the same [land] by extort power contrary to the law.
1540. Act 32 Hen. VIII., c. 24. The extorte exactions of innumerable summes of monei.
1596. Spenser, F. Q., V. ii. 5. Hauing great Lordships got and goodly farmes, Through strong oppression of his powre extort. Ibid., V. x. 25. A Citie … by force extort out of her hand By her strong foe.
