A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Pinding,) -inge, quasi-prep. (For pending pres. p. ‘hanging’, in suspense, awaiting settlement, e.m.E. id. (1642), after F. pendent, L. pendens id., and cf. med. L. (Sc.) pendentia amount pending s.v. Pendent n.2) —1559–60 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 338.
And sue restis be Alexander Park of this compt pindinge he ressavit quhair with he is chargit
