Obs. [f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of impeaching; accusation.

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1401.  Pol. Poems, II. 79. Paide tribute … for to fleen occasioun of aftirward apechinge.

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1656.  Hobbes, Six Less., Wks. 1845, VII. 226. The appeaching of others.

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