Liking

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Like.

II. Liking ·noun The state of being pleasing; a suiting. ·see On liking, below.

III. Liking ·noun Appearance; look; figure; state of body as to health or condition.

IV. Liking ·p.a. Looking; appearing; as, better or worse liking. ·see Like, to look.

V. Liking ·noun The state of being pleased with, or attracted toward, some thing or person; hence, inclination; desire; pleasure; preference;

— often with for, formerly with to; as, it is an amusement I have no liking for.

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