| 释义 |
▪ I. † ˈthirding, n. Obs. rare—0.
[f. third n. + -ing3.]
= riding n.: cf. trithing.
1847–78Halliwell, Thirdings, the Ridings. This word is given by Urry, in his MS. Additions to Ray.
▪ II. ˈthirding, vbl. n.
[f. third v. + -ing1.]
(See quots.)
1670Blount Law Dict., Thirdings, the third part of the Corn or Grain growing on the Ground at the Tenants death, due to the Lord for a Heriot within a certain Mannor,..belonging to the Chappel of Turfat in Com. Heref. [So1706in Phillips; 1721 in Bailey; and in mod. dicts.] 1847–78Halliwell, Thirding... (2) A custom practised at the universities, where two thirds of the original price is allowed by the upholsterers to the students for household goods returned to them within the year. |
