Mean"ing (?), n. 1.
That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object;
as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
If there be any good meaning towards
you.
Shak.
2. That which is signified, whether by act
lanquage; signification; sense; import; as, the meaning of a
hint.
3. Sense; power of thinking. [R.]
-- Mean"ing*less, a. --
Mean"ing*ly, adv.