Definition for O-PEN-ING

O-PEN-ING, n. [o'pning.]

  1. A breach; an aperture; a hole or perforation.
  2. A place admitting entrance; as, a bay or creek.
  3. Dawn; first appearance or visibleness; beginning of exhibition or discovery. The opening of your glory was like that of light. Dryden.

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