- (n.) The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.
- (n.) Standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.
- (n.) The thickened or sloping portion of a wall or of an embankment at its foot.
- (n.) A narrow cotton lace, without figures.
- (n.) Relative condition; state.
- (n.) Tread; step; especially, measured tread.
- (n.) Ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
- (n.) The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.
- (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Foot.
- (n.) The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot; as, the footing of a stocking.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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