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▪ I. proˈtesting, vbl. n.
[f. protest v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb protest. a. Protestation, solemn declaration; remonstrance. b. The formal declaration of the non-payment of a bill when duly presented.
1599? Shakes. Pass. Pilgr. vii, Yet in the mids of all her pure protestings, Her faith, her othes, her teares, and all were ieastings. 1702Rowe Tamerl. i. i. 344 'Twas well my Heart was cautious of believing Thy Vows, and thy Protesting. 1722Jrnls. Ho. Lords XXII. 74/1 The Liberty of Protesting, with Reasons, being an unquestionable Right and essential Privilege of the whole Peerage. 1809R. Langford Introd. Trade 20 The..act..authorises the protesting of inland bills for non-acceptance.
▪ II. proˈtesting, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That protests: in various senses of the verb.
1681Wood Life 6 June (O.H.S.) II. 542 The outrage committed on the old lady Lovelace..they pluck'd her out of her coach, and called her ‘old protesting bitch’. 1703Rowe Ulyss. v. i. 1967 A protesting, faithless, villain Friend. |