seafaring I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\adjective Etymology:sea (I) + faring, present participle of fare : of, given to, or engaged in seafaring < seafaring days > : occurring in the course of or concerned with seafaring < a seafaring adventure > < seafaring yarns > II. noun (-s) Etymology:sea (I) + faring, gerund of fare : traveling over the sea as a pursuit or recreation; especially: the mariner's calling