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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Seasoning \Sea"son*ing\, n.
1. The act or process by which anything is seasoned.
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2. That which is added to any species of food, to give it a
higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
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3. Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve
dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation.
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Political speculations are of so dry and austere a
nature, that they will not go down with the public
without frequent seasonings. --Addison.
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{Seasoning tub} (Bakery), a trough in which dough is set to
rise. --Knight.
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