Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BEÏNG, BEÏN', n. (See quot.)Fif. 1825 Jam.2:
Beïng, beïn'. Means of sustenance; as “He has a gude bein',” he is well provided for; “He has nae bein' ava,” he has no visible means of support.
