Im′por‐tune″, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Importuned (–tūnd″); p. pr. & vb. n.Importuning.] [From Importune, a.: cf. F. importuner.] 1. To request or solicit, with urgency; to press with frequent, unreasonable, or troublesome application or pertinacity; hence, to tease; to irritate; to worry.
Their ministers and residents here have perpetually importuned the court with unreasonable demands. Swift.
2. To import; to signify. “It importunes death.” Spenser.