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† appreˈcation Obs.
[n. of action f. prec.: see -tion.]
The action of praying for or invoking a blessing on another; a devout wish.
1608Bp. Hall Epist. i. viii. Wks. 1634 I. 263 Not without desire and apprecation. 1618Howell Lett. I. i. iii, With apprecation of as much happinesse to you at home, as I shall desire to accompany me abroad. a1679Poole Annot. (1852) III. 275 The salutation..common among the Jews..was an apprecation of all blessing and happiness. |