vbl. sb. [f. APE v. + -ING1.] Imitation, simulation, mimicry.
1687. Settle, Refl. Dryden’s Plays, Pref. 2. That Billingsgate Style, which is but Aping of him.
1875. Sears, Serm. & Songs, 45. Wilfulness, which is but a poor aping of conscientiousness.
