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donning

[don-ing]

noun

  1. the act of putting on a garment or piece of equipment.

    In the ancient Middle East, the donning of sackcloth was a sign of mourning.

    Participants will gain experience in the donning of a harness and other safety practices involved in working from heights.

  2. the act of assuming or adopting a particular attitude, responsibility, etc..

    The birth of a child entails the donning of a new set of priorities for the parents.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of donning1

First recorded in 1830–40; don 2 ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
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Paired with a smartphone, people donning the glasses can find more information about a painting or travel by asking its AI assistant, Gemini, a question out loud.

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Stunt performers posed as knights, donning layers of protective gear beneath their costumes so that they could safely be lighted on fire and burn for up to 15 seconds before being extinguished.

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The trailer saw the Mysterious Girl singer donning long dreadlocks and speaking in a Jamaican accent, which led to criticism from some viewers.

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Now, her new home is L.A., donning the same purple and gold uniform that an all-time great in her top five women’s basketball list, Candace Parker, once wore.

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The event drew hundreds of attendees — clearly divided between those donning Sable hats and others holding signs that read, “No polluting pipeline” and “No coastal permit, no restart.”

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