·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Speak.
II. Speaking ·adj Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness.
III. Speaking ·adj Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube.
·noun Direct, forcible, and effective speaking. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Is expressly forbidden (Titus 3:2; James 4:11), and severe punishments are denounced against it (1 C...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A midshipman repeating quarter-deck orders. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book