[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That assails; attacking, assaulting.

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1592.  Wyrley, Armorie, 41. We warely batteled … Th’ assayling tempter.

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1592.  Shaks., Rom. & Jul., I. i. 219. Nor bid [v.r. bide] th’ incounter of assailing eyes.

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1795.  Southey, Joan of Arc, VIII. 195. Glacidas his eye Cast on the assailing host.

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