[f. LAVISH v. + -ING2.] That lavishes; extravagant; † given to reckless or unrestrained behaviour.
1598. Grenewey, Tacitus’ Ann., IV. v. (1622), 95. By reason of his owne lauishing toong.
1659. Howell, Lex., Prov. Let. of Advice, Be wary of too costly and lavishing a Wife.
Hence Lavishingly adv.
a. 1585. Abp. Sandys, Serm., xvi. 284. It is the wives dutie … not lauishingly to wast or spoile their goods; but [etc.].
1688. Bunyan, Jerus. Sinner Saved (1886), 71. To those that sinned not lavishingly.
1794. Hist., in Ann. Reg., 281. It was … a secret why the troops were paid for so lavishingly.
