FOOT'ING, participle present tense Dancing; treading; settling; adding a new foot. FOOT'ING, noun 1. Ground for the foot; that which sustains; firm foundation to stand on In ascents, every step gained is a footing and help to the next. 2. Support; root. 3. Basis; foundation. 4. Place; stable position. 5. Permanent settlement. Let not these evils gain footing 6. Tread; step; walk. 7. Dance; tread to measure. 8. Steps; road; track. [Little used.] 9. State; condition; settlement. Place both parties on an equal footing
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