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† aˈppairing, vbl. n. Obs. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of injuriously affecting or impairing; weakening, deterioration, damage.
1388Wyclif Phil. iii. 7 Whiche thingis weren to me wynnyngis Y haue demed these apeyryngis for Crist. 1549Coverdale Erasm. Par. Rom. iii. 31 Thabolishement or thappayryng of the authoritie of the lawe. 1611Cotgr., Diminution, A diminution, appairing, lessening, impairing. |