Ow`ing (?), p. p. & a. [Used in a passive
sense for owed (AS. āgen. See Own).]
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.