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Earning

EARNING, ppr. ern'ing. Meriting by services; gaining by labor or performance. EARNING, n. ern'ing.plu. earnings. That which is earned; that which is gained or merited by labor, services or performance; wages;...

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EARNING, ppr. ern'ing. Meriting by services; gaining by labor or performance.

EARNING, n. ern'ing.plu. earnings. That which is earned; that which is gained or merited by labor, services or performance; wages; reward. The folly of young men is to spend their earnings in dissipation or extravagance. It is wise for the poor to invest their earnings in a productive fund.

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