[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That gives approval.
1702. Rowe, Tamerlane, I. i. 18/2. Approving Heav’n Still crown’d the righteous Warrior with Success.
1855. Macaulay, Hist. Eng., IV. 498. An approving vote was obtained.
[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That gives approval.
1702. Rowe, Tamerlane, I. i. 18/2. Approving Heav’n Still crown’d the righteous Warrior with Success.
1855. Macaulay, Hist. Eng., IV. 498. An approving vote was obtained.
