abiding

abiding · adjective, verb¹

Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).

abiding · noun²

1. Old English · inherited fromabīdung
2. Middle English · inherited fromabydynge
3. English todayabiding

From Middle English abydynge, abidynge, -inge [verbal noun of abiden, abyden (“to abide”)], from Old English abīdung; or, verbal noun from abide (verb) + -ing.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested around 1350 to 1470. Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.
• First attested from around 1150 to 1350. The action of one who abides; the state of an abider.
• First attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the early 17th century. An abode.