Earing, n. (Naut.) (a) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing. (b) A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing. (c) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.[1913 Webster]
Earing, n. Coming into ear, as corn.[1913 Webster]
Earing, n. A plowing of land. [Archaic][1913 Webster]
Neither earing nor harvest.