[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That consecrates.
1642. Milton, Apol. Smect. (1851), 307. Any consecrating hand of a Prelat.
1742. Young, Nt. Th., IX. 1347. Night’s consecrating Shades, Which to a temple turn an universe.
1814. Southey, Roderick, V. In that name hath Urban laid His consecrating hands upon my head.
