'Battening' definitions:

Definition of 'Battening'

From: GCIDE
  • Batten \Bat"ten\ (b[a^]t"t'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Battened (b[a^]t"t'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Battening.] [See Batful.]
  • 1. To make fat by plenteous feeding; to fatten. "Battening our flocks." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To fertilize or enrich, as land. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Battening'

From: GCIDE
  • Battening \Bat"ten*ing\, n. (Arch.) Furring done with small pieces nailed directly upon the wall. [1913 Webster]