vbl. sb. [f. prec. + -ING1.]
1. The action of the verb KITHE, KYTHE; a making known, telling, showing, manifestation, etc.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 11656. Forth þair wai þai went … Wit-vten kithing of ani man.
1591. R. Bruce, Serm. (1843), 215. The manner or form of the Kything of the Sign.
1823. Galt, R. 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.
a. 1300. Cursor 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.
