OWING

p.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
p.

Had or held under obligation of paying; due. There is more owing her than is paid. Shak.

2.
p.

Had or experienced as a consequence, result, issue, etc.; ascribable; -- with to; as, misfortunes are often owing to vices; his failure was owing to speculations.


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