1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Die.

2. (a.) In the act of dying; destined to death; mortal; perishable; as, dying bodies.

3. (a.) of or pertaining to dying or death; as, dying bed; dying day; dying words; also, simulating a dying state.

4. (n.) The act of expiring; passage from life to death; loss of life.

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