[f. CAMP v.2]
1. Going into a camp, encamping; a lodging in tents, etc. Camping out, cf. CAMP v.2 2 b.
1572. N. Roscarrocke, Bossewell’s Armorie, Pref. Verses. Campings, mornings, musterings.
1721. De Foe, Mem. Cavalier (1840), 53. The discipline and order of their marchings, camping, and exercise was excellent and singular.
1850. Lyell, 2nd Visit U.S., II. 234. The camping out of the people in the night when the first shocks occurred.
2. attrib., as in camping-place, -ground.
1606. Bryskett, Civ. Life, 94 (T.). I had rather be at a camping dinner then at yours.
1616. Purchas, Pilgr., Descr. Ind. Many memorials and monuments of Alexanders Expedition to these Parts … Altars, Camping-places, and great Pits.
1835. W. Irving, Tour Prairies, xxi. 187. In quest of a camping-place.
1867. Lady Herbert, Cradle L., viii. 207. A beautiful camping-ground.
