| 释义 |
▪ I. happing, vbl. n.1
[f. hap v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of the verb hap1; in quot., Fortune.
a1400Morte Arth. 3958 Here es the hope of my hele, my happynge of armes!
▪ II. ˈhapping, vbl. n.2
[f. hap v.2 + -ing1.]
a. The action of the verb hap2; covering up.
b. concr. A covering; a coverlet, quilt, rug.
a1340Hampole Psalter Canticles 510 Þou reft him all þe happynge þat he had of þi chosen men. c1440Promp. Parv. 227/1 Happynge, or hyllynge. 1503in Nicolas Test. Vetust. (1826) I. 450 Stuffe of bedding..a quilt happing..a square happing, white and black..a chike happing. 1629Gaule Holy Madn. 134 How fraile a Carkasse..is shrouded under so gorgeous Happings. 1893Illustr. Lond. News Christm. No. 23/2 Her head smothered in the bed-happings. |