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▪ I. converting, vbl. n.|kənˈvɜːtɪŋ| [see -ing1.] The action of the verb convert; conversion.
1633T. Stafford Pac. Hib. iv. (1821) 279 The converting of Irish moneys into sterling. 1711Addison Spect. No. 21 ⁋2 Several Brevets having been granted for the converting of Subalterns into Scarf-Officers. attrib.1819Gent. Mag. LXXXIX. i. 324 The Jews Converting Society. ▪ II. conˈverting, ppl. a. [see -ing2.] 1. That converts (trans.): see the verb.
1585Abp. Sandys Serm. (1841) 203 A converting commandment. 1643Milton Divorce ii. iii. (1851) 67 A wholsome and perhaps a converting parable to many an Israelite. 1875Ure Dict. Arts III. 903 The form of converting vessel which has been found most convenient. †2. Undergoing conversion; see convert v. 10 c.
1646P. Bulkeley Gospel Covt. iv. 310 The converting sinner. 1675R. Burthogge Causa Dei 89 The..Divine Arms are ever open to the Penitent and Converting. 1846Manning Serm. ii. (1848) II. 32 The zeal, fervour, activity, which converted or converting men exhibit. Hence conˈvertingness.
1671Eachard Observ. Answ. Cont. Clergy (1705) 102 Confident..of the..Convertingness of their method. |