Obs. [f. prec. vb.]
1. Ply, trim, state.
a. 1600. Sir Eger, etc. (1669), 37 (Jam.). They found him in a good apply,
2. Application.
1657. Colvil, Whigs Supplic. (1751), 71. For the apply will be to Sharp.
1681. Lond. Gaz., mdcliv/3. We envy much their more early Apply.