[f. LAVE v.1 + -ING1.] The action of the vb. LAVE1 in various senses; † baling; washing. Also attrib., laving-bowl, a baling bowl or scoop.
1458. R. Fannande., Inscr. St. Helen’s, Abingdon, in Leland, Itin. (1769), VII. 80. Then the strenghe of the streme astoned them stronge, In labor and lavyng moche money was lore.
1484–5. Durham Acc. Rolls (Surtees), 649. vij lavyng bollez.
1611. Florio, Lauatura, a washing, a lauing.
