ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ING2.] That blockades; besetting.
1708. Chron., in Ann. Reg., 85/2. The general of a blockading army.
1844. Thirlwall, Greece, VIII. lxiv. 284. The blockading squadron was recalled to make preparation for the battle.
ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ING2.] That blockades; besetting.
1708. Chron., in Ann. Reg., 85/2. The general of a blockading army.
1844. Thirlwall, Greece, VIII. lxiv. 284. The blockading squadron was recalled to make preparation for the battle.
