Middle English Dictionary Entry
apprǒuing ger.
Entry Info
Forms | apprǒuing ger. Also approving. |
Etymology |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Utilization, profitable use (of land, etc.).
Associated quotations
- (1450) Paston2.131 : The gouvernaunce of my place at Castre..as yn my chatell approvyng.
- a1500 Henley Husb.(Sln 686)42 : Yeff ye may approwe and make your londis better by wyning or ellis by store off catell or eny oþer approuynge.