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▪ I. importing, vbl. n.|ɪmˈpɔətɪŋ|
[f. import v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb import, esp. in senses 1, 2; importation. Also attrib.
1640–4in Rushw. Hist. Coll. iii. (1692) I. 53 The Patent for the sole Trade to Guinney, and the sole Importing of Red-wood. 1895Sir H. H. Howorth in Athenæum 2 Mar. 284/1 Some of his [Caxton's] words..were French exotics of his own importing.
▪ II. imˈporting, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
†1. That ‘imports’ or signifies (see import v. 6); of much import; important. Obs.
1579Fenton Guicciard. (1618) 33 The Admirall, with certaine others appointed to the gouernment and guard of Prouinces most importing. 1604E. Grimstone Hist. Siege Ostend 109 To garde the strongest places and most importing. 1654H. L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 184 An Assembly so importing to the kings and kingdomes welfare.
2. That imports or brings in merchandise; engaged in importation.
1812J. Smyth Pract. of Customs (1821) 415 Register of Importing Ships. 1861Goschen For. Exch. 40 To sell the bills at a time..when a premium may be given for them by the importing branch of the community. |