awning (aning)

[First recorded in the 17th century, in naut. use; of undetermined origin, but appar. (with suffix -ing2 ) A court Compact with lucid marbles, bo 'd with lengths Of cla ic frieze, with ample awnings gay. Tennyson , Prince , ii. It was very hot, and sitting under the awning turned out to be the pleasantest occupation. Lady Bra ey , Voyage of Sunbeam, i. 1. Backbone of an awning. See backbone. - To house awnings. See house, v.