What is definition of fyding (fynde)?

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The following is from late 1500s.

"My will is further that yf my saied wife will take uppon her the fynding and bringinge up of my two youngest daughters Grace and Dorothie until they be married: then my will is that my saied wife shall have for their exhibition the use and occupacon pasturinge and feeding of one hundred of sheepe uppon ... "

In this context, I wonder if fynding means providing food and lodging but I would like to be more certain.  My web searches for an actual definition come up blank so I hope someone can help.

Thank you

[Wiggy]

That would be my understanding/interpretation, too - but I can't be more sure than you!   

Wiggy

[Kay99]

Could fynding be a version of funding??

Kay

[horselydown86]

You are both correct.  Probably clothing should be included as well.

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Kay, it is providing the things that have been listed.  In practice it might be by funding them, but I wouldn't say it is a synonym for funding.

[Vance Mead]

I have often found this resource helpful, the Middle English Dictionary. For finding, definition 5:

The act of sustaining, supporting, or providing the necessities of life

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/middle-english-dictionary/dictionary/MED16007/track?counter=1&search_id=3388680

[David Nicoll]

Hi,

   Interesting, I guess the origin of “all found”

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Thank you everyone for your kind assistance.  Vance Mead the definition in the Middle English Dictionary is spot on!  What a useful resource; I'll certainly save the link.

[shanreagh]

Hi,

   Interesting, I guess the origin of “all found”

Yes fascinating. Even today in some ads for shepherds etc the term 'all found' is used to signify that meals, washing etc is done for them, even kenneling/dog food.