LekhoriLekhoriAn implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially
Canst thou, O partial sleep, give thy repose To the wet sea-boy in an hour so rude; And in the calmest and most stillest night, With all appliances and means to boot, Deny it to a king?
An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:
Many house fires are caused by faulty appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and dryers.
The act of applying.
1658, Elias Ashmole, The Way to Bliss, London: Nath. Brook, Book 2, Chapter 2 “Of Health,” p. 75, […] there be three things, and every one full of under-branches belonging to this Art and way of Healing: The first is knowledge of the Diseases: the second is the Remedies against them: and the third of the appliance of Remedies; All which should be traversed in this Discourse.
Recorded since the 1560s. From the English apply + -ance.
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