▪ I. afforcing, vbl. n.
(əˈfɔəsɪŋ)
[f. afforce + -ing1.]
A reinforcing or strengthening.
| 1875 Stubbs Const. Hist. III. xviii. 270 In the ‘afforcing’ or amending of the council. |
▪ II. afforcing, ppl. a.
(əˈfɔəsɪŋ)
[f. afforce + -ing2.]
Reinforcing; adding strength, influence, or knowledge.
| 1870 [See afforce 5.] |