[f. as prec. + -ING2.] Hence † Esteemingly adv.; so as to express esteem; appreciatively.

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1775.  Ash, Esteeming.

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1653.  Baxter, Worc. Petit. Def., 7. I doubt you would fain partake yourselves more of such profits, that you speak so esteemingly of them.

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