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▪ I. concocting, vbl. n.|kənˈkɒktɪŋ| [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the verb concoct; † digesting, etc.
1540Elyot Image Gov. (1556) 72 b, The concoctynge and digistyng of that, whiche the bodie receiveth. 1633P. Fletcher Purple Isl. ii. 27 marg. note, The thinne entrails serve for the carrying, and through-concocting of the chyle. ▪ II. conˈcocting, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] That concocts; † that digests, or helps digestion.
1620Venner Via Recta vii. 116 The dry barrell Figs are of a stronger clensing..resoluing, and concocting faculty. 1685Boyle Salubr. Air 44 The Concocting Faculty of the Plant. |