3. (Naut.) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; -- said of the wind.
En*larged" (?), a. Made large or larger; extended; swollen. -- En*lar"ged*ly (#), adv. -- En*lar"ged*ness, n.
En*large"ment (?), n. 1. The act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.
2. Expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.
3. A setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty.
Give enlargement to the swain.
Shak.
4. Diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument.
An enlargement upon the vices and corruptions that were got into the army.
Clarendon.
En*lar"ger (?), n. One that enlarges.
En*lay" (?), v. t. See Inlay.