contemplingn. the action of contemplating something; contemplation.
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c1429 Mirour Mans Saluacioune (1986) l. 4480 For alle the joye of the heven and spirituel reioying Is of the graciouse visage of Jhesu the contempling.
c1550 Complaynt Scotl. (1979) vi. 36 The lang studie and contemplene of the sternis.