a. Obs. rare–1. [ad. L. coercēntem pr. pple. of coercēre to COERCE.] Constraining.
1660. T. Willsford, Scales Commerce, A iv b. To attract exiled men (as brothers) either with a coercent or an obligent Fraternity.
a. Obs. rare–1. [ad. L. coercēntem pr. pple. of coercēre to COERCE.] Constraining.
1660. T. Willsford, Scales Commerce, A iv b. To attract exiled men (as brothers) either with a coercent or an obligent Fraternity.
