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consisting, ppl. a.|kənˈsɪstɪŋ|
[f. consist + -ing2.]
That consists, holds together, agrees, etc.: see the verb. Now Obs. or rare as adjective.
†1. = consistent a. 2 b. Obs.
1623Hart Arraignm. Ur. i. 39 The neerer one growes to his consisting age, the higher in colour is the urine. 1638A. Read Chirurg. ix. 64 Gentlemen in their consisting age.
†2. Holding together, cohering; transf. united.
1626Bacon Sylva §31 Flame doth not mingle with Flame..but only remaineth contiguous; As it commeth to passe betwixt Consisting Bodies. 1658–9Burton's Diary (1828) III. 9 The armies of England, Scotland, and Ireland, are true and faithful..they are a consisting body.
†3. Accordant, congruous, etc.; = consistent 6.
1700Dryden Fables Ded. (1721) 14 More than is consisting with the fortune of a private man. a1714Burnet Own Time (1766) II. 66 A consisting story..supported in some circumstances by collateral proofs. 1726W. R. Chetwood Adv. Capt. R. Boyle 270 Receiving Visits..when you are from Home, is not consisting with our Spanish Customs. |