vbl. sb. Obs. [f. APPOSE1 + -ING1.] Questioning, examination.

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1407.  W. Thorpe, in Arb., Garner, VI. 46. I should write mine Apposing and mine Answering.

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1575.  Troub. ab. Com. Prayer, 139. An examination and apposinge off them.

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1612.  Brinsley, Lud. Lit., 74. Let the manner of the appoasing be … by short questions.

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