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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wanyng(e, Wainding, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. waning (c1175), wanynge (Trevisa), wanyng (1440).] Decrease, decline; waning. —a1400 Leg. S. xxxvi 224.
Criste … That tyme of the ȝere borne wes He, Quhene that the dais takis linthynge, & Johne, quhen thai tak wanynge 1456 Hay II 77/33.
The artis of growing and wanyng of nature 1531 Bell. Boece II 332.
In the nixt winter, was sene two mones … hornit naturally, as the mone usis to be in hir incressing or wainding
