Obs. [n. of action f. prec.: see -TION.] The action of praying for or invoking a blessing on another; a devout wish.
1608. Bp. Hall, Epist., I. viii. Wks. 1634, I. 263. Not without desire and apprecation.
1618. Howell, Lett., I. I. iii. With apprecation of as much happinesse to you at home, as I shall desire to accompany me abroad.
a. 1679. Poole, Annot. (1852), III. 275. The salutation … common among the Jews … was an apprecation of all blessing and happiness.
