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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Trowing,) Trowyng, Trewyng, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. trowing, truing, truyng (all Cursor M.).] To gef trowing to (till) (a person or thing), to believe in, give credence to. —a. ?1438 Alex. i 2468.
Now man ȝe wit of thair trowing [F. covent] … Quhan thay agane the kingis micht Makis defence … And metis him sa hardelly. Than to his feiris he said … ‘This day richt far ȝe trauellit are And ar weary [etc.]' —b. a1400 Leg. S. xxxviii 356.
Men … That til ydolis gefe trewyng a1400 Leg. S. xxxix 336.
Thu gef trewyng To the ath thi fellone fa … cane ma c1400 Troy-bk. ii 2005.
Cletemistra gaif trowyng To Oetus
