lawing (1), lawin

[Etym. doubtful.] A tavern reckoning. ( Scotch.) *lâw'-ing (2), s. [LAW, v.] Litigation. *law-ing (3), s. [LAW, v.] The act of cutting off the claws and balls of a dog's forefeet; expeditation. lâw-le , a. [Eng. law; -le .] 1. Not subject to or observant of the law; unrestrained by the law. 2. Not according to law; contrary to or unauthor ized by law; illegal, illegitimate. 3. Unrestrained, uncontrolled. 4. Rough, rude, licentious.