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Webster 1913 Edition


Boating

Boat′ing

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Noun.
1.
The act or practice of rowing or sailing, esp. as an amusement; carriage in boats.
2.
In Persia, a punishment of capital offenders, by laying them on the back in a covered boat, where they are left to perish.

Webster 1828 Edition


Boating

BOATING

,
ppr.
Transporting in boats.

BOATING

,
Noun.
The act of practice of transporting in boats.
1.
In Persia, a punishment of capital offenders by laying them on the back in a boat which is covered, where they perish.