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▪ I. parˈtitioning, n.
[f. partition n. and v.]
1. [f. the n.] Work consisting of partitions inside a house; material for partitions.
1663Gerbier Counsel 80 The selings and Partitionings at one shilling two pence a yard. 1703T. N. City & C. Purchaser 141 The Carcase, Flooring, Partitioning, Roofing, Ceiling-beams. 1811Self Instructor 135 Roofing, flooring, and partitioning by the principal carpenters.
2. [f. the vb.] The action of the verb partition.
1890Daily News 8 July 5/1 The most stupendous business in territorial partitioning known to history.
▪ II. parˈtitioning, ppl. a.
[f. partition v. + -ing2.]
That partitions: see the verb.
1795Burke Regic. Peace iv. Wks. IX. 35 Revolution has not..taught the three..partitioning powers..moderation. 1815Ann. Reg. 110 The former annexations of the three partitioning Powers. |