Available Definitions:
1) n. - A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.
2) n. - A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard; -- also called reef earing.
3) n. - A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
4) n. - Coming into ear, as corn.
5) n. - A plowing of land.
6) n. - Privilege of being kindly heard; favor; attention.
7) v. t. - To take in with the ears; to hear.
8) n. - The spike or head of any cereal (as, wheat, rye, barley, Indian corn, etc.), containing the kernels.
9) v. i. - To put forth ears in growing; to form ears, as grain; as, this corn ears well.
10) v. t. - To plow or till; to cultivate.