ˈinˌbringing, vbl. n. Now rare or Obs.
[f. inbring + -ing1, or f. in adv. + bringing vbl. n.]
The action of bringing in; importation, introduction; bringing in under legal warrant.
| 1387 Trevisa Higden (Rolls) I. 29 An in-bryngynge to gretter knowleche in oþer bookes þat foloweþ. 1470 Sc. Acts Jas. III, II. 97/2 Þe Inbringing of bullion in þe Realme. a 1670 Spalding Troub. Chas. I (1792) I. 292 For inbringing of men to his regiment. 1693 Lond. Gaz. No. 2936/3 Another Proclamation..for the better In-bringing of Their Majesties Excise. 1829 Scott Rob Roy Introd., The Earl of Argyle's service..in the inbringing of MacGregor, with a great many of the leading men of the clan, worthily executed to death for their offences, is thankfully acknowledged. |