Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AP-PRE-CI-A'TION, n.

1. A setting a value on; a just valuation or estimate of merit, weight, or any moral consideration. – Washington's Inaug. Speech, Apr. 30, 1789.
2. A rising in value; increase of worth or value. – Marshall, Life of Washington. Hamilton's Report, Feb. 13, 1793.