[f. AMAZE v. + -ING1.] The action of causing amazement. (Now only gerundial.)
1530. Palsgr., 194/1. Amasynge, stupefaction.
1580. Hollyband, Treas. Fr. Tong., Effray, or effroy, feare, astonying, abashing, amasing.
1597. T. Morley, Introd. Mus., 156. To the amasing of the young singer.
a. 1617. Hieron, Wks., I. 16. To the appalling and amasing of a Christian.
1674. Coles, An Amazing, Stupefactio, consternatio.
Mod. After so amazing friends and foes.
