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lin·ing

1   [lahy-ning]
noun
1.
something that is used to line another thing; a layer of material on the inner side or surface of something.
2.
Bookbinding. the material used to strengthen the back of a book after the sheets have been folded, backed, and sewed.
3.
the act or process of lining something.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English lynyng. See line2, -ing1

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lin·ing

2   [lahy-ning]
noun
1.
the act of marking or ornamenting a surface with lines.
2.
a design or ornamentation composed of lines.
3.
Printing. a system of designing type so that all characters of the same point size, regardless of font, will align with one another.
Origin:
1565–75; line1 + -ing1
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lining
"stuff with which garments are lined," late 14c., from M.E. linen "to line" (see line (v.)).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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