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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Belding,) Beilding, vbl. n. Also: beldyn, beylding. [ME. beeldyng, beyldyng: cf. Belde,v.] Shelter, covering, assistance, support.a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 32.
Birkin bewis about, boggis and wellis, With-outin beilding of blis, of bern or of byre c1475 Wall. vi. 12.
Nympheus, in beldyn off his bour, With oyle and balm fulfillit off suet odour 1517 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 170.
To the reparatioun, beylding [etc.] … of ony misterfull alter within the College Kirk of Sanct Geill
