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    Reeding , n. [From 4th Reed.]
    1. (Arch.) A small convex molding; a reed (see Illust. (i) of Molding); one of several set close together to decorate a surface; also, decoration by means of reedings; -- the reverse of fluting.
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      ☞ Several reedings are often placed together, parallel to each other, either projecting from, or inserted into, the adjoining surface. The decoration so produced is then called, in general, reeding.

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    2. The nurling on the edge of a coin; -- commonly called milling.
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