Middle English Dictionary Entry
ap(p)ointen v.
Entry Info
| Forms | ap(p)ointen v. |
| Etymology | OF apointier |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) To decide (sth. or (up)on sth.); to resolve; to decide jointly, come to an agreement, agree; -- also refl.; often with clause or inf. phrase; (b) ben appointed, be resolved; be agreed.
Associated quotations
a
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)2.3204 : Thei upon this medicine Apointen hem, and determine That..Thei wolde him bathe in childes blod.
- (c1395) Chaucer CT.Mch.(Manly-Rickert)E.1595 : He atte laste apoynted hym on oon..And chees hire.
- a1425(c1385) Chaucer TC (Benson-Robinson)2.691 : Criseyde..gan to caste, Where on she wolde apoynte hire atte laste.
- a1425(c1385) Chaucer TC (Benson-Robinson)3.454 : [They] Apoynteden full warly..how they wolde procede.
- a1425(c1385) Chaucer TC (Benson-Robinson)5.1620 : What day That this shal be, that kan I naught apoynte.
- (1425) Proc.Privy C.3.173 : Your said comissaries wold noght finally appoynt ne conclude with us in þe mater aboven saide.
- (1447) Shillingford33 : Hit was appoynted by my lord of Canterbury and the two Chyf Justises, that the maters..sholde be entreted here at home.
- (1462) Paston (Gairdner)4.32 : He wole not appoynt in other fourme than to have the londs..of yow proprely.
- (a1470) Malory Wks.(Win-C)717/5 : They appoynted to be at the cite within two dayes.
- a1500(a1450) Gener.(2) (Trin-C O.5.2)2120 : Of euery ward to make a capteyn, ffirst he appoynted in especiall.
b
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)1.2160 : Hire wittes therupon thei caste, And ben apointed ate laste.
- c1425(a1420) Lydg.TB (Aug A.4)4.5183 : Þe Grekis..ben apointed vp-on euery þing What þei wil do.
- (1433) RParl.4.422a : It is avysed, apoynted, and agreed that no Lorde nor none other persone..shal wetyngly receyve, cherisshe, hold in houshold..Robbours, Oppressours [etc.].
- (c1450) Contract in OSSLH 4206 : They were fully appoynted and accorded that [etc.].
2.
(a) To prescribe, order, or stipulate (sth.); (b) to fix or levy (a tax, fine); to fine (sb.); (c) to appoint (an officer), put in charge.
Associated quotations
a
- (1448) Doc.in Morsbach Origurk.43 : In whiche seid endentures, a-mong other, hit was appoynted, that the seid Nicolas shulde fynde [etc.].
- (1448) Shillingford71 : Such rule as hit may please your gode lordship to appoynte yn the seid mater, the seide Mayer..will abide your commaundement.
- (1448) in Willis & C.Cambridge 1353 : The edificacions of which Colleges by me nowe begonne, aduised, and appointed in maner and fourme as herafter folowith.
- (1459) Will Fastolf in Nrf.Archaeol.2229 : Ye said Sir John hadde apointed and assigned that his executours [etc.].
- (1472) Grant Arms in Antiq.49289 : Whiche Armes I of my saide powre and auctorite have appoynted, gevyn, and graunten to and for the saide Crafte and felawship.
- a1605(a1447) Lond.Chron.Hrl.540 (Hrl 540)295 : Kynge H., beinge sicke, made his testament, apoynted his treasure and jewells to be solde.
b
- (1433) RParl.4.425b : Gyffyng theym..auctorite..to appoynte, lymyte, assigne and sever..the somme of his discharge by their discretion.
- (1436) RParl.4.498b : To assesse and appoynte theym at a resonable fyne..for the seid offence.
c
- (1442) Acc.St.Mary Thame in BBOAJ 7115 : The Wardens appointed of all the lights of the said Church.
- (1474) RParl.6.121b : Commissioners were directed into every Shire..and also Collectours named and appointed for the Levie.
3.
(a) To arrange or fix (the time or place for a meeting, etc.); ~ time, ~ hour; hours appointed, prescribed hours; (b) ?arrange a meeting.
Associated quotations
a
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)4.273 : Bot me was nevere assigned place..Ne me was non such time apointed.
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)4.1692 : For how as evere a man laboure, Cupide appointed hath his houre.
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)5.4115 : Apointed in the newe Mone, Whan it was time forto done, Sche sette a caldron on the fyr [etc.].
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)6.2256 : Nectanabus..every houre apointeth so, That no mynut therof was lore.
- (1425) Proc.Privy C.3.171 : At certain dayes and places þen appointed.
- (1429) RParl.4.343b : The Officers assembled in fourme of Counseill and in place apointed therfore.
- (1430) Let.Scrope in EHR 54425 : With..maistre Thomas..we myȝte nouther appoynt of dayes and places, for he wolde nat abyde to appoynt with us.
- (1461) Paston (Gairdner)3.286 : Yf the Coronacion had be on Relik Sunday, as it was apoyntyd.
- (a1470) Malory Wks.(Win-C)22/20 : The kynge..the day appoynted and sette at All halowmasse.
- (a1450) Code Laws in Willmore Hist.Walsall167 : If eny man kepe eny at the ale or sportyng in theire houses after the howers appoynted, to make a fyne.
b
- a1500(a1470) Brut-1461(1) (Add 10099)506/5 : Because he had gone frome his othe & legeance..King Henre neuer wold write, ne Apoynt, ne haue to do with him after.
4.
(a) To arrange (a garment); (b) to supply (with sth.); ~ herte, fill (one's) heart (with jealousy).
Associated quotations
a
- a1475(?a1430) Lydg.Pilgr.(Vit C.13)6996 : She..The skryppe aboute me gan dresse..And tapoynte yt ffetysly, Ouer my shuldere she yt caste.
b
- (a1393) Gower CA (Frf 3)5.708 : Yit scholde he noght apointe his herte With Jelousie.
5.
(a) To turn one's attention (to sth.); (b) to point out (sth.).
Associated quotations
a
- (?a1439) Lydg.FP (Bod 263)3.129 : Iohn Bochas..Gan turne his bak..And to remembre, apoyntyng in his mynde To the stories rehersed.
b
- c1460(?c1400) Beryn (Nthld 55)240 : The knyȝt..a-poyntid to his sone þe perell..& howe it [the town] myȝt be wone.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
Note: Moved first quot. with sense 2.(c) to sense 3. per slip--JL