| Insure (insure) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| In"sure |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Insured (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Insuring.] [OE. ensuren, prob. for assuren, by a
change of prefix. See 1st In-, and Sure, and cf.
Assure, En |
To make sure or secure] as, to
insure safety to any one.
Specifically, to secure against a loss by
a contingent event, on certain stipulated conditions, or at a given
rate or premium; to give or to take an insurance on or for; as, a
merchant insures his ship or its cargo, or both, against the
dangers of the sea; goods and buildings are insured against
fire or water; persons are insured against sickness, accident,
or death; and sometimes hazardous debts are insured.
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| Insure (insure) |
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| v. i. | |
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| In*sure" |
|
To underwrite; to
make insurance; as, a company insures at three per
cent.
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