† aˈpposing, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. appose1 + -ing1.]
Questioning, examination.
| 1407 W. Thorpe in Arber Eng. Garner VI. 46, I should write mine Apposing and mine Answering. 1575 Troub. ad. Com. Prayer 139 An examination and apposinge off them. 1612 J. Brinsley Lud. Lit. 74 Let the manner of the appoasing be..by short questions. |