v. Obs. rare–1. In 5 ensile. [f. EN-1 + SEEL v.] trans. To stitch up the eyelids of (a hawk).
1486. Bk. St. Albans, A ij b. He most take with hym needeil and threde to ensile the hawkes that ben takien.
1678–1706. in Phillips.
1721–80. in Bailey; and in mod. Dicts.
