▪ I. † ˈbranling, vbl. n. Obs. rare—1.
[f. branle v. + -ing1.]
A wavering or agitation.
| 1646 Howell Lustra Ludov. *3 There are branlings and trepidations amongst them. |
▪ II. † ˈbranling, ppl. a. Obs.
[f. branle v. + -ing2.]
Wavering, vacillating, insecure.
| c 1645 Howell Lett. v. 47 Whosoever was found pendulous, or branling [ed. 1713 brandling] in his Religion. 1646 ― Lustra Ludov. 169 Notwithstanding the branling hazardous stand he was at. |