1. That which is found, come upon, or provided; especially. (pl), that which a journeyman artisan finds or provides for himself; as tools, trimmings, etc. "When a
man hath been laboring . . . In the
deep mines of knowledge, hath furnished out
his findings in all their equipage." (Milton)
2. Support; maintenance; that which is provided for one; expence; provision.
3. The
result of a judicial inspection or inquiry, especially
into some
matter of fact; a verdict; as, the
finding of a jury. "After
his friends
finding and
his rent." (Chaucer)
Source: Websters Vocabulary