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▪ I. beleaguering, vbl. n.|bɪˈliːgərɪŋ| [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The act of besieging; investment.
1601R. Johnson Kingd. & Commw. 29 The beleguerings of Harlem. 1869Freeman Norm. Conq. (1876) III. xii. 187 The actual beleaguering of Rome. ▪ II. beleaguering, ppl. a.|bɪˈliːgərɪŋ| [f. as prec. + -ing2.] That beleaguers; besieging, investing.
1753Scots Mag. XV. 76/2 Beleag'ring foes. 1870Even. Standard 28 Oct., Break through the beleaguering lines. |