[f. LEAN v.1 + -ING2.] That leans or inclines; † inclining towards a person in devotion or affection.

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1577–87.  Holinshed, Chron., III. 919/1. [Wolsey] in whome the king receiued such a leaning fantasie, for that he [etc.].

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1595.  Daniel, Civ. Wars, IV. xxix. The wel-known right of the Earle of March alurd A leaning loue, whose cause he did pretend.

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1697.  Dryden, Æneid, VIII. 311. The leaning head hung threatening o’er the flood, and nodded to the left.

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1793.  Smeaton, Edystone L., § 114. The … leaning tower of Pisa.

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1835.  Willis, Melanie, 165. Hidden by yon leaning tree.

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1860.  Tyndall, Glac., I. xii. 89. In front of us was a second leaning mass.

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