Definition of furnishing
1
: an article or accessory of dress
—usually used in plural
2
: an object that tends to increase comfort or utility
especially
: an article of furniture for the interior of a building
—usually used in plural
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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The first known use of furnishing was in 1594
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