EARING

n.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.

2.
n.

A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.

3.
n.

A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.

4.
n.

Coming into ear, as corn.

5.
n.

A plowing of land. [Archaic] Neither earing nor harvest. Gen. xlv. 6.

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