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

2. (n.) The act or process of making a pad or of inserting stuffing.

3. (n.) The material with which anything is padded.

4. (n.) Material of inferior value, serving to extend a book, essay, etc.

5. (n.) The uniform impregnation of cloth with a mordant.

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