D defs.my
Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Wearing

/wĕrʹĭng/ · Wear·ing · IPA /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/
01 n. The act of one who wears; the manner in which a thing wears; use; conduct; consumption.
  1. 1.
    The act of one who wears; the manner in which a thing wears; use; conduct; consumption.
    “Belike he meant to ward, and there to see his wearing.” Latimer.
  2. 2.
    That which is worn; clothes; garments.[Obs.]
    “Give me my nightly wearing and adieu.” Shak.
02 a. Pertaining to, or designed for, wear; as, wearing apparel.
  1. 1.
    Pertaining to, or designed for, wear; as, wearing apparel.