Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Owe.

2. (P. p. & a.) Had or held under obligation of paying; due.

3. (P. p. & a.) 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.