Obs. [f. as prec. + -ING2.] That gives contentment; satisfying.

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1548.  Gest, Pr. Masse, 96. Yt the masse offredge is not satisfactory or ful contenting.

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1640.  Bp. Hall, Episc., III. vi. 250. Any contenting peace.

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1677.  Hale, Prim. Orig. Man., I. i. 5. The knowledge of them is curious, and contenting in it self.

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