vbl. sb. [f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of admitting, applying or administering (Now gerundial.)
1720. Blair, in Phil. Trans., XXXI. 37. Next to the adhibiting of the Bitters in substance, such as Wormwood, Gentian, and Camomile Flowers, this is the most convenient way of administring them.
1859. R. F. Burton, in Jrnl. R. G. S., XXIX. 390. In common diseases … they will condescend to such profane processes as adhibiting sternutatories.
