onding

American  

[on-ding] / ˈɒn dɪŋ /

noun

Scot.

1. the act of continued outpouring or falling; a continuing torrent, as of rain.

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Etymology

Origin of onding

First recorded in 1770–80; on + ding ²

Example Sentences

I was at Tilliedrum yestreen, meeting Sanders as he got out o' the gaol, and that awfu onding began when we was on the Bellies Braes.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

“I was at Tilliedrum yestreen, meeting Sanders as he got out o’ the gaol, and that awfu onding began when we was on the Bellies Braes.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

"Aye—it's onding o' snaw—" said the shepherd, his shrewd blue eyes travelling over her face and form.

From The Case of Richard Meynell by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

By this time an onding o' rain was coming up' frae the water, and I bade the man come indoors to the fire.

From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John