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▪ I. enˈdearing, vbl. n.
[f. endear v. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. endear; † concr. a caress, mode of showing affection.
1622E. Misselden Free Trade 106 The..losse that thereby will fall..vpon all men in the endearing of all things. 1654Whitlock Zootomia 324 Endearings, minted current, according to the lawfullnesse or unlawfullnesse of the Love they would procure. 1678Yng. Man's Cali. Introd. 3 Intended for the endearing of God.
▪ II. enˈdearing, ppl. a.
[f. endear v. + -ing2.]
That endears: a. That wins or inspires affection. b. Manifesting affection, caressing.
1667Milton P.L. iv. 337 Nor gentle purpose, nor endearing smiles Wanted. 1680H. More Apocal. Apoc. 50 This is but a just reward of Thy endearing sufferings upon the Cross. 1742Richardson Pamela IV. 266, I have a better and more indearing Husband than ever. 1878Queen Victoria Let. in Lond. Gaz. 27 Dec., The noble and endearing qualities of her whom all now mourn. |