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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pendin(g, vbl. n. [Pend v.1 and n.1]
1. The action of Pend v.1 1 and 2: constructing as a vault; vaulting over.1491 Treas. Acc. I. 181.
To the massonis of the palis in drinksiluer for the pendin of thre voutis 1497 Ib. 342.
The pending of the hall 1535–6 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 191.
To Lawson wallar for … casting of ane gret cobyll for the closet of the toure and pending of the samyn 1581 Argyll Mun. 16 June.
To ane messone for pending of the throwgane ȝeit of the clois in Stirveling 1693 Foulis Acc. Bk. 155.
For making a kitchin chimney … the pending, mason and wrightwork
2. concr. The work forming an arch or vault; the arch or vaulting (of a window).1530 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 33.
For dowelling of the pending of the greit windois abone the woltis
