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Webster 1913 Edition
Seasoning
Sea′son-ing
,Noun.
1.
The act or process by which anything is seasoned.
2.
That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.
3.
Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness;
as, wit is the
. seasoning
of conversationPolitical speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent
seasonings
. Addison.
Seasoning tub
(Bakery)
, a trough in which dough is set to rise.
Knight.
Webster 1828 Edition
Seasoning
SE'ASONING
,ppr.
SE'ASONING
,Noun.
1. That which is added to any species of food to give it a higher relish; usually, something pungent or aromatic; as salt, spices or other aromatic herbs, acids, sugar, or a mixture of several things.
2. Something added or mixed to enhance the pleasure of enjoyment; as, with or humor may serve as a seasoning to eloquence.
Political speculations are of so dry and asutere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasoning. Addison.