Obs. [f. prec. + -ING1.] The action of setting an example; concr. a pattern, example, symbol, type.
c. 1175. Lamb. Hom., 93. Efter þissere bisnunge weren arerede munechene lif mid.
c. 1300. Cursor M., 21718. Of croice in þe ald testament was mani bisning [v.r. bisening].
c. 1325. Metr. Hom., 138. Forthi wil I schaw other thinges, That er apert biseninges.
