[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That knocks (see the verb); † fig. violent, forcible, ‘thumping’; ‘knock-down,’ clinching, decisive.
1597. A. M., trans. Guillemeau’s Fr. Chirurg., 17 b/1. Prickinge, knockinge, or beatinge payne.
1624. Gee, Foot out of Snare, v. 33. Heere is a knocking and long-lasting lie, worthy to be nailed vpon a post or pillory.
1711. Swift, Jrnl. to Stella, Lett. 1767, III. 269. The lords … they say, are preparing some knocking addresses.
1732. Pope, Ep. Cobham, 236. Still to his wench he crawls on knocking knees.
