First Known Use: 15th century
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1whiting
noun whit·ing \ˈhwī-tiŋ, ˈwī-\
plural whiting also whit·ings
Definition of WHITING
: any of various marine food fishes: as a : a common European fish (Merlangus merlangus) of the cod family b : silver hake
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Origin of WHITING
Middle English, from Middle Dutch witinc, from wit white; akin to Old English hwīt white
2whiting
noun
Definition of WHITING
: calcium carbonate ground into fine powder, washed, and used especially as a pigment and extender, in putty, and in rubber compounding and paper coating
Origin of WHITING
Middle English, from gerund of whiten to white
First Known Use: 15th century
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