Middle English Dictionary Entry
pǒuring(e ger.(2)
Entry Info
| Forms | pǒuring(e ger.(2) |
| Etymology | Cp. pǒuren v.(2). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) The pouring on of water; ~ in, a pouring in; ~ oute, a pouring out; (b) a downpour of rain.
Associated quotations
a
- ?c1425 Chauliac(2) (Paris angl.25)103/12 : Auycen preyseþ also to þat, powrynge [*Ch.(1): effusion, i. ȝetting on; L effusionem] of colde water.
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)409 : Porynge [Win: Powrynge] yn: Infusio. Porynge owte: Effusio.
b
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)133a/a : In þe moneþ of Maij or september..ar noȝt clowdez ne pouryngz, tonitruez ne hetez ne coldez intense þat hurteþ pacientez.