Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Meaning \Mean"ing\, n.
   1. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim;
      object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.

            If there be any good meaning towards you. --Shak.

   2. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage;
      signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.

   3. Sense; power of thinking. [R.] -- {Mean"ing*less}, a. --
      {Mean"ing*ly}, adv.