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[ IMG:content-1417.png:[merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small] Pope . nods, in any sense of that word. A set of nodders, winkers, and whisperers. nodding (nod'ing), n. [Verbal n. of nod, v.] The act of one who nods: also used attributively: as, a nodding acquaintance (an acquaintance involving no recognition other than a nod). as, a I have met him out at dinner, and have a nodding acquaintance with him. E. Yates , Castaway, II. 274. nodding (nod'ing), p . a. Having a drooping position; bending ng with a quick quick motion: nodding plume; specifically, in bot . , having a short bend in the peduncle below the flower, causing the latter to face downward; cernuous. noddingly (nod'ing-li), adv . In a nodding manner; with a nod or nods. See noddy -poll.