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Definition of Leanings

Leaning
Lean Lean (l[=e]n), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Leaned (l[=e]nd), sometimes Leant (l[e^]nt); p. pr. & vb. n. Leaning.] [OE. lenen, AS. hlinian, hleonian, v. i.; akin to OS. hlin[=o]n, D. leunen, OHG. hlin[=e]n, lin[=e]n, G. lehnen, L. inclinare, Gr. kli`nein, L. clivus hill, slope. [root]40. Cf. Declivity, Climax, Incline, Ladder.] 1. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating; as, she leaned out at the window; a leaning column. ``He leant forward.' --Dickens. 2. To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; -- with to, toward, etc. They delight rather to lean to their old customs. --Spenser. 3. To rest or rely, for support, comfort, and the like; -- with on, upon, or against. He leaned not on his fathers but himself. --Tennyson.
Leaning
Leaning Lean"ing, n. The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism.

Meaning of Leanings from wikipedia

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- Joseph Leaning (1874 – 1949) was an English professional footballer who pla**** as a goalkeeper. Lamming, Douglas (1985). A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC :...
- their judicial decision-making philosophy as well as their ideological leanings, personal attitudes, values, political philosophies, or policy preferences...
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- Christianity portal David Leaning (18 August 1936 – 28 July 2015) was an eminent Anglican priest. Leaning was educated at Keble College, Oxford and ordained...
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