v. Obs. [OE. asęndan, f. A- pref. 1 + sęndan to send.] To send forth.

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c. 1000.  Ags. Gosp., Matt. xx. 2. He asende hiʓ on hys winʓeard.

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c. 1175.  Lamb. Hom., 91. Þat he walde his gast asenden ofer mennesc flesc.

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