† incomˈplying, a. Obs. rare.
[in-3.]
Not complying; incompliant. Hence † incomˈplyingness, uncomplying character.
| 1640 W. Bridge True Souldiers Convoy 10 Now, God is very incomplying in all his wayes. 1654 H. L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 101 Usually they [kings] derive their asperity..from the protervity and incomplyingnesse of their people. a 1732 Atterbury Serm. xxii. (L.), That obstinate resolution of mind, that stubborn incomplying virtue, which is requisite to preserve a man undefiled and blameless. |