En*sue", v. i. To follow or come
afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession;
to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year
ensuing was a cold one.
So spoke the Dame, but no applause
ensued.
Pope.
Damage to the mind or the body, or to both,
ensues, unless the exciting cause be presently
removed.
I. Taylor.
Syn. -- To follow; pursue; succeed. See Follow.
En*sue" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Ensued (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Ensuing.] [OF. ensevre, OF. & F. ensuivre, fr.
L. insequi; in + sequi to pursue. See Sue.]
To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake. [Obs.] "Seek
peace, and ensue it." 1 Pet. iii. 11.
To ensue his example in doing the like
mischief.
Golding.