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▪ I. conversing, vbl. n.|kənˈvɜːsɪŋ|
[f. converse v. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. converse: having intercourse; discoursing, talking.
a1610Healey Theophrastus xx. (1636) 71 Tediousnes..is a troublesome kinde of conversing, without any other damage or prejudice. a1640J. Ball Answer to Can, i. (1642) 138 Much more guilt was contracted by civill conversings. 1654Fuller Two Serm. 76 Her unlawful conversing with him who was not her Husband. 1720De Foe Capt. Singleton viii. (1840) 146 We did not seek the conversing, or acquainting ourselves with the natives. 1884Pall Mall G. 30 Oct. 4/1 Conversings as to the low price of corn.
▪ II. conˈversing, ppl. a.
[f. converse v. + -ing2.]
1. That converses: † that affords intercourse, companionable.
1643Milton Divorce iv. (1851) 29 A fit conversing soule..is stronger than death. 1645― Colast. (1851) 361 A conversing solace, and peacefull society is the prime end of mariage.
†2. Conversant. Obs.
1724Swift Drapier's Lett. v. Wks. 1755 V. ii. 99, I had been long conversing with the writings of your lordship, Mr. Locke, Mr. Molineux, etc. |