† ˈpathing, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. path v. 4 + -ing1.]
= paving vbl. n.
1428–9 Norwich Sacr. Roll (MS.), Duobus Masons pro pathyng juxta Sanctum Willelmum. 1491–2 Ibid., Roberto Blome pro le pathyng in parte boriali summi altaris. 1504–5 Ibid., Pro petalis, [gloss] an{supc}⊇ pathyng stones. 1541 in Kirkpatrick Relig. Ord. Norwich (1845) 52 [Seventeen loads of small] Pathyng tyle [or pavements as we now call them]. |