A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Luminyng, vbl. n. [f. as Luminit p.p.: cf. also aluminyng Alumine v., Illum(i)nyn(g vbl. n., and Limninge vbl. n.] The illuminating of a book or manuscript. —1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 379.
In part pament of luminyng [pr. lummyng] of the Kingis grete portuus x Franch crounis
