[f. as prec. + -ING1.] The action of accusing or impeaching (obs.), of transferring a case to a higher court, or of calling for aid, etc. (Mostly gerundial.)

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c. 1440.  Promp. Parv., Apeel or apelynge.

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1600.  Quips vpon Quest., H j b. To you I appeale: to whom in my appealing, I craue forgiuenes, giuing this hard dealing.

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