4. Tread; step; especially, measured tread.

Hark, I hear the footing of a man.

Shak.

5. The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of

such a column.

6. The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as

a foot; as, the footing of a stocking.

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