Standing
Stand"ing
, n. 1. The act of stopping, or coming to a stand; the state of being erect upon the feet; stand.[1913 Webster]
2. Maintenance of position; duration; duration or existence in the same place or condition; continuance; as, a custom of long
standing; an officer of long
standing.
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An ancient thing of long standing.Bunyan.
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3. Place to stand in; station; stand.
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I will provide you a good standing to see his entry.Bacon.
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I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing.Ps. lxix. 2.
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4. Condition in society; relative position; reputation; rank; as, a man of good
standing, or of high
standing.
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Standing off
(Naut.), sailing from the land. --
Standing on
(Naut.), sailing toward land.
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