Definition of bearing

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Bearing (n.) Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms -- commonly in the pl.

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Chaffy :: Chaffy (a.) Bearing or covered with dry scales, as the under surface of certain ferns, or the disk of some composite flowers..
Aeriferous :: Aeriferous (a.) Conveying or containing air; air-bearing; as, the windpipe is an aeriferous tube..
Tergiferous :: Tergiferous (a.) Carrying or bearing upon the back.
Lentiginose :: Lentiginose (a.) Bearing numerous dots resembling freckles.
Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..
Eggplant :: Eggplant (n.) A plant (Solanum Melongena), of East Indian origin, allied to the tomato, and bearing a large, smooth, edible fruit, shaped somewhat like an egg; mad-apple..
Fruitful :: Fruitful (a.) Full of fruit; producing fruit abundantly; bearing results; prolific; fertile; liberal; bountiful; as, a fruitful tree, or season, or soil; a fruitful wife..
Composite :: Composite (v. t.) Belonging to the order Compositae; bearing involucrate heads of many small florets, as the daisy, thistle, and dandelion..
Blazon :: Blazon (n.) An heraldic shield; a coat of arms, or a bearing on a coat of arms; armorial bearings..
Septiferous :: Septiferous (a.) Bearing a partition; -- said of the valves of a capsule.
Seven-thirties :: Seven-thirties (n. pl.) A name given to three several issues of United States Treasury notes, made during the Civil War, in denominations of $50 and over, bearing interest at the rate of seven and three tenths (thirty hundredths) per cent annually. Within a few years they were all redeemed or funded..
Amygdaliferous :: Amygdaliferous (a.) Almond-bearing.
Pruniferous :: Pruniferous (a.) Bearing plums.
Metalline :: Metalline (n.) A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating friction, and as a substitute for lubricants..
Escutcheon :: Escutcheon (n.) The surface, usually a shield, upon which bearings are marshaled and displayed. The surface of the escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief, and the lower part the base (see Chiff, and Field.). That side of the escutcheon which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm is called dexter, and the other side sinister..
Wake :: Wake (n.) The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil..
Castanea :: Castanea (n.) A genus of nut-bearing trees or shrubs including the chestnut and chinquapin.
Pomiferous :: Pomiferous (a.) Bearing pomes, or applelike fruits..
Lanigerous :: Lanigerous (a.) Bearing or producing wool.
Relate :: Relate (v. i.) To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to.
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