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▪ I. deferring, vbl. n.|dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ|
[f. defer v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of the verb defer1; delaying, postponement.
14..Lydg. Temple of Glas 1206 Abide awhile..Let no sorow in þin herte bite For no differring. 1583Stubbes Anat. Abus. ii. (1882) 9 This deferring of iustice is as damnable before God. 1621Bp. Hall Heaven upon Earth §6 After all these friuolous deferrings, it [sinne] will returne vpon thee. 1633Earl of Manchester Al Mondo (1636) 112 By deferring wee presume upon that we haue not, and neglect that we haue.
▪ II. deferring, ppl. a.1|dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ|
[f. defer v.1 + -ing2.]
That defers; putting off, delaying.
c1565Lindesay (Pitsc.) Chron. Scot. (1728) 105 Gave them a differring answer which was little to effect.
▪ III. deˈferring, ppl. a.2
[f. defer v.2 + -ing2.]
Manifesting deference; deferential.
1829S. Turner Hist. Eng. IV. ii. xxvii. 198 The language of very deferring but of rather strong affection. |