[f. LINK v.1 + -ING1.] Connection by or as by links; coupling together, association.
1545. Udall, Erasm. Par., Luke, Pref. (1548), ¶ v b. For the better lynkyng of one sentence to an other.
1608. Hieron, Wks., I. 752/1. The linking of my selfe into this wedlocke band.
1837. D. McNicoll, Wks., 204. The beautiful linkings by which the New Testament is combined with the Old.
1894. Times, 19 May, 10/1. A disadvantage that will in future be remedied by the the occasional linking of the regiments.
