† beˈleaving, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. prec. + -ing1.]
1. Remaining, tarrying, abiding, abode.
| c 1330 Arthur & Merl. 8611 Withouten bileueing ani more, Thai went. 1340 Ayenb. 72 Þer hy habbeþ hyre bleuinge. |
2. Remaining steadfast, endurance, perseverance.
| 1340 Ayenb. 232 Þet zixte leaf is bleuinge, þet is stedeuest wyl to loki þet me heþ behote god. |
3. That which is left, a leaving.
| c 1440 Promp. Parv. 39 Blevynge, or releve, or relefe, reliquia vel reliquiæ. Ibid. 428 Releef, or brocaly of mete (or blevynge), fragmentum. 1592 Greene Disputat. 17 Hee had nothing for his pence, but the waste beleauings of others beastly labours. |