[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That forges, in senses of the vb.
1592. Shaks., Ven. & Ad., 727.
| Now of this darke night I perceiue the reason, | |
| Cinthia for shame, obscures her siluer shine, | |
| Till forging nature be condemn’d of treason, | |
| For stealing moulds from heauen, that were diuine. |
1679. Dryden & Lee, Œdipus, IV. Wks. i.
| If we must pray, | |
| Rear in the Streets bright Altars to the Gods, | |
| Let Virgins Hands adorn the Sacrifice; | |
| And not a Grey-beard forging Priest come near, | |
| To pry into the Bowels of the Victim, | |
| And with his Dotage mad the gaping World. |
1739. G. Ogle, Gualth. & Gris., 1521.
| At Rome, the messenger arriv’d, and sped; | |
| A forging Hand he found, and scheming Head. |
