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Pronunciation : Ow`ing
Part of Speech : P.
Etymology : [Used in a passive sense for owed (AS. agen. See Own).]
Definition : 1. Had or held under obligation of paying; due. There is more owing her than is paid. Shak.

2. 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.

p. & a.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

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