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

2. (v. i.) Being alive; having life; as, a living creature.

3. (v. i.) Active; lively; vigorous; -- said esp. of states of the mind, and sometimes of abstract things; as, a living faith; a living principle.

4. (v. i.) Issuing continually from the earth; running; flowing; as, a living spring; -- opposed to stagnant.

5. (v. i.) Producing life, action, animation, or vigor; quickening.

6. (v. i.) Ignited; glowing with heat; burning; live.

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