Bolden \Bold"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boldened. ] To make bold; to encourage; to embolden. [1913 Webster]

Ready speakers, being boldened with their present abilities to say more, . . . use less help of diligence and study. --Ascham. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Bolden \Bold"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Boldened. ] To make bold; to encourage; to embolden.

Ready speakers, being boldened with their present abilities to say more, . . . use less help of diligence and study. --Ascham.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)