[see -ING2.]
1. That converts (trans.): see the verb.
1585. Abp. Sandys, Serm. (1841), 203. A converting commandment.
1643. Milton, Divorce, II. iii. (1851), 67. A wholsome and perhaps a converting parable to many an Israelite.
1875. Ure, Dict. Arts, III. 903. The form of converting vessel which has been found most convenient.
† 2. Undergoing conversion; see CONVERT v. 10 c.
1646. P. Bulkeley, Gospel Covt., IV. 310. The converting sinner.
1675. Burthogge, Causa Dei, 89. The … Divine Arms are ever open to the Penitent and Converting.
1846. Manning, Serm., ii. (1848), II. 32. The zeal, fervour, activity, which converted or converting men exhibit.
Hence Convertingness.
1671. Eachard, Observ. Answ. Cont. Clergy (1705), 102. Confident … of the … Convertingness of their method.
