01 n. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
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That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.“If there be any good meaning towards you.” — Shak.
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2.
That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sense; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
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3.
Sense; power of thinking.[R.]