[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That contains, holds, encloses, etc.: see the verb.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. .V. conteynyng and .v. sondry [partyes].
1571. Digges, Pantom. (1591), 9. The two containing sides of the angle.
1871. B. Stewart, Heat, § 19. The nature of the containing vessel.
† b. as sb. Something that contains. Obs.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. Howe many partes of conteynynges, and of conteyned ben there in the brest.
