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wearing

adjective wear·ing \ ˈwer-iŋ \

Definition of wearing

: intended for wear
  • wearing apparel

First Known Use of wearing

15th century

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wearing

adjective

Definition of wearing

: subjecting to or inflicting wear; especially : causing fatigue
  • a wearing journey
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wearingly

play \ˈwer-iŋ-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of wearing

1811

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