| 释义 |
kithing, kything, vbl. n.|ˈkaɪðɪŋ|
[f. prec. + -ing1.]
1. The action of the verb kithe, kythe; a making known, telling, showing, manifestation, etc.
a1300Cursor M. 11656 Forth þair wai þai went..Wit-vten kithing of ani man. 1591R. Bruce Serm. (1843) 215 The manner or form of the Kything of the Sign. 1823Galt Gilhaize i. (E.D.D.), His abundant hair..was also clouded and streaked with the kithings of the cranreuch of age.
†2. Acquaintance, recognition; also concr. Acquaintance, kith. Obs.
a1300Cursor M. 4817 Cuth [v.r. cowde] þai wit him na kything tak, And vncuthli to þam he spak. Ibid. 11080 All mad þai mirth at his bering, Fader and moder and þair kything. |