Obs. [ad. OF. encerche, f. encerchier: see next vb.] The action of the vb. ENSEARCH; search.
a. 1509. Instr. Hen. VII. to Ambass., in Brit. Mag., II. 403. The kings … servants … shall make inquisician, and enserche.
1529. More, Heresyes, II. Wks. 191/2. The churche by dilygent enserche, fyndeth the life of a man holy.
1530. Palsgr., Introd., 3. After enquery and ensertche made for them, dyvers came unto my handes.
1605. Verstegan, Dec. Intell., i. (1628), 11. Such insearch and enquirie as he most diligently made.
