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