[f. CHERISH v. + -ING2.] That cherishes; nourishing, fostering, cheering. † Cherishing-cup, a refreshing and comforting draught.
1689. Moyle, Sea Chyrurg., II. v. 42. Let [it] be applyed warm and cherishing all about the Joynt and Part.
1712. Francham, Spect., No. 520, ¶ 4. When I saw those cherishing Eyes begin to be ghastly.
1733. Fielding, Quixote in Engl., Wks. 1784, III. 100. Come, father-in-law of mine that is to be, what say you to a cherishing cup?
1860. Gen. P. Thompson, Audi Alt., III. ci. 1. Cocoa is cherishing.
1876. Geo. Eliot, Dan. Der., IV. 364. The cherishing benignancy.
