Thing

tiling, n. An inanimate object any lifele material; whatever exists or conceived to exist, as a separate being; a transaction or occurrence; event; deed: a portion or part: something; a diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing: clothes; furniture: appurtenances. "[AS., a thing, also a cause, sake, office, reason, council; Ic. thing, D. ding, a thing, an a embly, meeting, coun- Dan. and Sw. ting, a thing, an a ize, G. ding, a thing; anything, nothing, hustings, q. think.] — Thing. Ting. n. In ancient Scand in a via, a meeting to debate on public affairs; hustings.