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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Appesing, Appaising, vbl. n. [f. Appese,v.] Appeasing, appeasement. —1578 Acts III. 95/1 (the appaising of the lait trublis). a1578 Pitsc. I. 102/25 (the appessing of the commone weill). 1609 Garden Garden 61 (a prayer for apaising of the plague).
