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Offing
That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the offing.
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That is to be or come hereafter; that will exist at any time after the present; as, the next moment is future, to the present.
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State of being that is yet to come; future state.
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In time to come; in some future time or state.
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The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.
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Of or pertaining to brine, or to the sea; partaking of the nature of brine; salt; as, a briny taste; the briny flood.
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A hand or match at dice.
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