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Webster 1913 Edition
Brewing
Brew′ing
,Noun.
1.
The act or process of preparing liquors which are brewed, as beer and ale.
2.
The quantity brewed at once.
A
brewing
of new beer, set by old beer. Bacon.
3.
A mixing together.
I am not able to avouch anything for certainty, such a
brewing
and sophistication of them they make. Holland.
4.
(Naut.)
A gathering or forming of a storm or squall, indicated by thick, dark clouds.
Webster 1828 Edition
Brewing
BREW'ING
,ppr.
1.
In a state of mixing, forming or preparing; as, a storm is brewing.2.
Contriving; preparing; as, a scheme is brewing.BREW'ING
,Noun.
1.
The quantity brewed at once.2.
Among seamen, a collection of black clouds portending a storm.