Lin"ing (?), n. [See Line to cover the in side.]
1.
The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining.
2.
That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything.
The lining of his coffers shall make coats
To deck our soldiers.
Shak.
© Webster 1913.