I. ˈlȯiŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, gerund of lawen to go to law — more at law
1. : litigation
2. obsolete : expeditation
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: obsolete Scots law charge to be paid (from Middle English — northern dialect — lagh, from Old Norse lag market price, tax, layer, due place, order) + English -ing — more at law
chiefly Scotland : a bill for food or drink (as at a tavern)
paid my lawing — Kinmont Willie