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Webster 1913 Edition

Heaving

Heav′ing

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Noun.

A lifting or rising; a swell; a panting or deep sighing.

Addison.

Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition

Heaving

HE'AVING

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ppr.

Lifting; swelling; throwing; panting; making an effort to vomit.

HE'AVING

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Noun.

A rising or swell; a panting.