I. preposition
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of touchen to touch
: in reference to : as regards : concerning
good experimental verification of your hypothesis, touching the cause of the abnormal phenomena — T.H.Huxley
— often used with as
now, as touching things offered unto idols — 1 Cor 8:1 (Authorized Version)
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of touch (I)
: capable of stirring emotions : affecting , pathetic
touching trust in her parents
touching story
Synonyms: see moving