[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That wields; † ruling, governing; as sb. a ruler, governor (see WALDEND); in quot. 1622, ? faring, ‘doing’ (well). (See also ALL-WIELDING.)
a. 900. Cynewulf, Crist, 1011. Mihtiʓ god,… waldende god.
c. 1000. Ælfric, Hom., I. 328. Se Wealdenda Drihten.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 5206. Of egypti … Es he liuand and maister weldand.
c. 1485. Digby Myst., III. 1832. I be-leve In þe father, þat is of all wyldyng.
1622. Wither, Faire Virtue, B 2. A faire weilding-tree.
