Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.