[f. as prec. + -ING2.] Significant, symbolic.

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1584.  Fenner, Def. Ministers (1587), 106. It is a signe, a betokening signe, which men doe worship.

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1646.  J. G[regory], Notes & Obs. (1650), 109. A glorious and betokening Light shined round about this Holy Child.

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