[f. as prec. + -ING1.]
1. The action of the vb. ASSUME; assumption.
1641. Smectymnuus, Vind. Answ., § 9. 104. If this … be onely an assuming them into the fellowship of consulting.
1857. Keble, Euchar. Ador., 32. His first assuming of the title.
2. Arrogation, pretension, presumption. arch.
1602. B. Jonson, Poetaster (T.). The vain assumings Of some, quite worthless of her sovereign wreaths.
1742. Richardson, Pamela, IV. 132. All Assumings and Pride … would have been grievous to me.
