Obs. rare. [f. prec. + -MENT. See also APPALMENT.] The action of dismaying; the state of dismay.

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1579.  Fenton, Guicciard., XVII. 810. The Pope was growne into a maruellous discourage and appalement of mind.

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1622.  Bacon, Hen. VII., 35. The furious slaughter of them was a great discouragement and appalement to the rest.

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