ˈbidiŋ, -dēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English biddinge, bidding, from bidden to entreat, pray, command + -inge, -ing -ing
1. archaic : entreaty , prayer
2.
a. : the act of making bids ; also : the period during which bids are made (as in a card game or at an auction)
b. : an offer of a price
3. : command , injunction , order , behest , direction , summons
shall I give up all the joys of life at your bidding
writing only at the bidding of a deep love of nature
sometimes : invitation
we gathered at his bidding