encharge

transitive verb

en·​charge
ə̇n,
en+
1
archaic : to give into the charge of a person
encharging him the custody and defense thereofRobert Barret
2
: to give a responsibility, duty, or task to : entrust
usually used with with
found himself encharged with the bringing up of a young noblemanR. H. Quick

Word History

Etymology

Middle English enchargen, from Middle French enchargier, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin incarricare, from Latin in + Late Latin carricare to charge, load

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“Encharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encharge. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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