Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Wearing
Wear′ing (wâr′ĭng), n. 1. The act of one who wears; the manner in which a thing wears; use; conduct; consumption.
Belike he meant to ward, and there to see his wearing. Latimer.
2. That which is worn; clothes; garments. [Obs.]
Give me my nightly wearing and adieu. Shak.
Wear′ing (wâr′ĭng), a. Pertaining to, or designed for, wear; as, wearing apparel.