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Encored

Encore \En`core"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Encored; p. pr. & vb. n. Encoring.] To call for a repetition or reappearance of; as, to encore a song or a singer.

[Rebecca] insisted upon encoring one of the duets.
--Thackeray.

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encored

vb. (en-past of: encore)

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Once or twice she was encored five and six times in succession, and received with hisses when she appeared, and discharged with hisses and laughter when she had finished--then instantly encored and insulted again!

Bending forward with his spectacles almost touching the music, he plodded determinedly through the tune, then encored himself, and after that encored himself again.

The martial music, the steady tramp, and the patriotic memories awakened, caused this scene to be enthusiastically encored, and the boys would have gone on marching till midnight if Ralph had not peremptorily ordered down the curtain and cleared the stage for the next tableau.