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Seasoning tub

Seasoning \Sea"son*ing\, n.

  1. The act or process by which anything is seasoned.

  2. That which is added to any species of food, to give it a higher relish, as salt, spices, etc.; a condiment.

  3. Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation.

    Political speculations are of so dry and austere a nature, that they will not go down with the public without frequent seasonings.
    --Addison.

    Seasoning tub (Bakery), a trough in which dough is set to rise.
    --Knight.