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▪ I. ˈbalking, vbl. n.1
[f. balk v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of balk v.1 in various senses.
1549Latimer Serm. bef. Edw. VI, (Arb.) 36 Amongest many balkinges, is much stumbling. 1649W. Blithe Eng. Improv. Impr. (1653) 182 It is my constant cry to my own Husbandmen to take heed of Ploough-balking and Harrow balking, but now I say in a more especial manner, take heed of Seed-balking. 1783Ainsworth Lat. Dict. (Morell), Balking, imporcatio, [also] omissio, prætermissio. 1875B. Taylor Faust I. iv. 71 Fall to and show no timid balking.
▪ II. † ˈbalking, vbl. n.2 ? Obs.
[f. balk v.2 + -ing1.]
The guiding of fishing-boats by shouting or signalling from a height.
1603Act 1 Jas. I, xxiii, For watching of the saide Fishe, or for balkinge, huinge, condinge, directinge or guidinge of the saide Fishermen in their Boates.
▪ III. ˈbalking, ppl. a.
[f. balk v.1 + -ing2.]
That balks; checking; shying.
Mod. Balking circumstances; a balking horse. |