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aˈwaiting, vbl. n.
[f. await v. + -ing1.]
†1. Lying in wait; ambush, plot. Obs.
c1380Prymer 101 in Maskell Mon. Rit. II, Delyuer us Fro the aweitingis of the fend. 1552Godly Prayers in Liturg. Q. Eliz. 249 The deceitful awaiting of the most subtle serpent.
†2. Attendance, attention. Obs.
c1374Chaucer Anel. & Arc. 250 Youre awaytinges..Uppon me þat ye callid your mastresse. c1400Epiph. (Turnb. 1843) 101 With a waytyng and wonder besy cure.
3. Waiting, expectation. arch.
1607Hieron Wks. I. 220 An intentiue awaiting for the Consolation of Israel. 1868Longfellow Dante's Parad. xxiii. 17 Brief the space..From my awaiting. |