Middle English Dictionary Entry
wōling(e ger.
Entry Info
| Forms | wōling(e ger. Also woldinge, (late) wolling. |
| Etymology | From MDu. woelen, MLG wōlen; form with -d- perh. influenced by p.ppl. of MDu. woelen. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. wole n.
1.
(a) The action of wrapping or tying with a cord, binding with rope; naut. the securing of a mast by winding rope around it;
(b) ?some sort of wrapping or tie for a leather sack or boot [cp. wellinge n.].
Associated quotations
a
- (1440) PParv.(Hrl 221)532 : Wolynge [Win: Wolyng; KC: Woldynge], or stronge byyndynge: Provolucio, prostriccio.
- (1495) in Sandahl ME Sea Terms 2130 : A cabelette of cc weght occupied & spent Abought the wollyng of the mayne yerde.
b
- a1425 Roy.17.C.17 Nominale (Roy 17.C.17)656/9 : Pero: wolyng.