v. Obs. In 4 fenke, venke. [ad. OF. vencre (mod.F. vaincre):—L. vincĕre.] trans. To vanquish; conquer. Also absol.
c. 1320. The Seuyn Sages (W.), 2024. Ouercomen, venkud, and bitraid.
1340–70. Alisaunder, 323. Philip fenkes in fyght · & fayled lyte.
1340–70. Alex. & Dind., 339. For haddest þou fenked þe fon · þat in þi flech dwellen.
