adv. Obs. rare. [a. OF. encré lit. ‘inked,’ in phrase vert encré dark green.] In ME. phrase enkergrene, dark green.
c. 1340. Gaw. & Gr. Knt., 150. Ouer-al enker grene. Ibid., 2477. Þe knyȝt in þe enker grene.
