▪ I. inˈciding, vbl. n. ? Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of incide v.1; a cutting, incision.
| 1694 Salmon Bate's Dispens. (1713) 43/1 This Mixture has the Power of inciding, and attenuating. 1746 R. James Introd. Mouffet's Health's Improv. 2 The first Part of Manducation is, the inciding, or cutting the Aliment with the fore Teeth. |
▪ II. inˈciding, ppl. a. ? Obs.
[-ing2.]
Cutting; † loosening and removing phlegm or the like.
| 1678 Salmon Pharm. Lond. vi. ii. 814 Inciding, such as cut, attenuate and make matter or humors thin. 1758 J. S. Le Dran's Observ. Surg. (1771) 86 The Stroke..was inciding with regard to the first Table of the Bone. 1788 Howard Encycl. s.v. Albugo, A little of this powder..gradually absterges and wears off the spot by it's inciding quality. |