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settling

noun

Definition of SETTLING

:  sediment, dregs —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of SETTLING

1594

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. settling
  2. settle
  3. settling day
  4. settling price
  5. settling reservoir
  6. settle down
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