Obs. [f. FAST v.1 + -ING1.]
1. The action of the vb. FAST1; also attrib.
1398. Trevisa, Barth. De P. R., XVII. xxv. (Tollem. MS). Cipris is a medicinal tre of couenable and fastynge vertu.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 158. Festynge to a thynge, confixio.
1660. Hexham, De anckers aen den timmer, a fasting of ankers to the Timber.
b. Fasting penny (dial.): = ‘fastening penny’; see FASTENING 1 b.
1691. Ray, N. C. Words, Festing-penny; Earnest given to Servants when hired.
2. = FASTENING 3.
a. 1400–50. Alexander, 2590.
| It stonaid þam all | |
| For ferd þe festing suld faile. |
