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▪ I. affording, vbl. n.|əˈfɔədɪŋ| [f. afford + -ing1.] A yielding, producing, sparing.
1598Florio, Porgimento.. an affoording, a yeelding, a bringing. 1663Gerbier Counsel 13 The affording of sufficient light to the rooms. 1754Sherlock Disc. (1759) I. i. 17 The Excellency of Religion consists in affording certain Means of obtaining eternal Life. ▪ II. affording, ppl. a.|əˈfɔədɪŋ| [f. afford + -ing2.] Producing, yielding; liberal, helpful.
1873R. Broughton Nancy II. 87 Perhaps she may be stupid! Certainly she is not affording. |