1592. Wyrley, Armorie, 122. As valiant foes as welden sheild or targe … and of as good approuance.
1621. Sanderson, Serm., Ad. Pop. iv. (1674), 191. To find approvance in the sight of our God.
1728. Thomson, Spring, 625. Should she seem … the least approvance to bestow.
1773. Burney, in Contemp. Rev. (1883), March, 341. Dr. Johnson … gave a dignified motion with one hand, in silent approvance of the proceeding.
