▪ I. aˈvailing, vbl. n.
[f. avail v. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. avail; benefiting, profiting.
| 1562 J. Heywood Prov. & Epigr. (1867) 180 Great losse, small auaylyng. |
▪ II. aˈvailing, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
Advantageous, profitable; of beneficial efficiency.
| c 1420 Pallad. on Husb. i. 562 To faat hem is avayling and plesaunte. 1850 Mrs. Browning Substitution Poems I. 327 Speak Thou, availing Christ! 1862 Ruskin Unto this Last 118 A truly valuable or availing thing is that which leads to life with its whole strength. |