wearing

Wear"ing, n. 1. The act of one who wears; the manner in which a thing wears; use; conduct; consumption. Belike he meant to ward, and there to see his wearing. Latimer. 2. That which is worn; clothes; garments. [Obs.] Give me my nightly wearing and adieu. Shak. Wear"ing, a. Defn: Pertaining to, or designed for, wear; as, wearing apparel.

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