The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Efforce — Ef*force, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Efforced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Efforcing}.] [OF. esforcier (F. s efforcer to exert one s self), LL. exforciare; L. ex + fortis strong. See {Force}.] To force; to constrain; to compel to yield. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Efforced — Efforce Ef*force, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Efforced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Efforcing}.] [OF. esforcier (F. s efforcer to exert one s self), LL. exforciare; L. ex + fortis strong. See {Force}.] To force; to constrain; to compel to yield. [Obs.] Spenser.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
