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earing 1
Pronunciation
/ˈɪərɪŋ/
noun
rare, archaic, dialect
The action of ploughing; (also) an instance of this, a ploughing.
Origin
Old English; earliest use found in Antwerp-London Glossary. From ear + -ing.
earing 2
Pronunciation
/ˈɪərɪŋ/
noun
The coming into ear of a cereal crop.
Origin
Mid 16th century. From ear + -ing.
earing 3
Pronunciation
/ˈɪərɪŋ/
noun
Nautical
In earlier use: a loop in the corner of a sail through which a rope may be attached. Later: any of various small ropes threaded through such a loop in order to fasten the (upper) corner of a sail to the yard.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Smith. Either (i) from ear + ring.
Pronunciation
earing
/ˈɪərɪŋ/