Meaning of prevaile | Babel Free

Definitions

Obsolete spelling of prevail.

alt-of, obsolete

Examples

“The use⟳ of this figure⟳ is great, and often necessarie and needfull to be used, the vertue and power whereof is worthie of high praise⟳ and commendation, for when commanding cannot force⟳, nor promises allure, nor commination terrifie, as alone by themselves working in their single strengthes: yet Adhortation having al these conjoyned with it, and also sundry reasons of mightie power, as helping hands to force⟳ and move⟳ the mind⟳ forward⟳, to a willing consent, doth prevaile in his purpose.”

“If gainst my will, what sorrow will availe? O livesome death, O sweete and pleasant ill, Against my minde how can thy might prevaile?”

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