vbl. sb. Also bi-, by-. [f. as prec. + -ING1: cf. BEHIGHTING.] Promising, promise.
c. 1300. K. Alis., 4000. Thou, for mede, or byhotyng, Stal byhynde on oure kyng Him to slen.
1340. Ayenb., 40. Be yerþes, oþer be behotinges.
1496. Dives & Paup. (W. de W.), II. xv. 125. Auowe is byhotynge of some good thynge made to god with auysement.
