▪ I.† beˈloving,vbl.n.Obs.rare. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] Liking, pleasure. 1589Warner Alb.Eng. v. xxix. 145 No bettring but as your belouing is. ▪ II.† beˈloving,ppl.a.Obs. [-ing2.] Loving. 1606Shakes.Ant. & Cl. i. ii. 22 You shall be more belouing then beloued.