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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Meaning \Mean"ing\, n.
1. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim;
object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
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If there be any good meaning towards you. --Shak.
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2. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage;
signification; sense; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
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3. Sense; power of thinking. [R.]
[1913 Webster] -- {Mean"ing*less}, a. -- {Mean"ing*ly},
adv.
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