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

2. (n.) The state of one who, or that which, lives; lives; life; existence.

3. (n.) Manner of life; as, riotous living; penurious living; earnest living.

4. (n.) Means of subsistence; sustenance; estate.

5. (n.) Power of continuing life; the act of living, or living comfortably.

6. (n.) The benefice of a clergyman; an ecclesiastical charge which a minister receives.

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