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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Weledoing, -doyng, vbl. n. Also: weill-, weall doing, weil doyng. [ME and e.m.E. weldoing (1387-8), weel doyng (1414); Doing vbl. n.] a. Valour, prowess in arms. b. Doing good, acting well.a. 1375 Barb. v 361.
The Dowglace sa weill him bar That all the men that with him war Had confort off his wele-doyng ?1438 Alex. ii 4150.
Men worship byis oft dere … For-thy suld na man for na thing Say vther than gude for weill doing 1492 Myll Spect. 273/4.
Thi manheid and weilldoing in armesb. c1520-c1535 Nisbet 2 Cor. ix 11 marg.
That the … gud dede be nocht donne for awantage, rewarde, or honour, bot of a fre luf and lust vnto the weil doyng c1520-c1535 Nisbet Heb. xiii 16.
Will ye nocht foryet weledoing, and commonyng; for be sic sacrificis God is deseruit 1558-66 Knox II 120.
Sik as continew in weall doing to the end … sall receive glorie, honour, and immortalitie 1609 Acts IV 461/2.
To the end that … be gratificatioun of his weill affectionat subiectis they micht continew thair ardoir and affectioun in weill doing