forthleading

English

Etymology 1

From forthlead +‎ -ing.

Verb

forthleading

1. present participle and gerund of forthlead

Etymology 2

From forth- +‎ leading and/or forthlead +‎ -ing.

Alternative forms

• forth-leading

Noun

forthleading (uncountable)

1. (rare) A leading forth
   • 1901, Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love:

     In which mighty example three properties of the Revelation be yet greatly hid; and notwithstanding this [further forthleading], I saw and understood that every Shewing is full of secret things [left hid].

   • 1960, Kathāvatthu:

     Can it realize Arahantship ? Is it of the kind that is called forthleading,' that goes toward extinction)' enlightenment, disaccumulating,' is free from intoxicants . . . and corruptions? Can one by it put away lust, and hate, delusion . . . indiscretion'?