What is "tallowing"

Tallow \Tal"low\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tallowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Tallowing.]

1. To grease or smear with tallow.

2. To cause to have a large quantity of tallow; to fatten; as, tallow sheep.

Tallowing \Tal"low*ing\, n. The act, or art, of causing animals to produce tallow; also, the property in animals of producing tallow.

n. 1 The act, or art, of causing animals to produce tallow. 2 The property in animals of producing tallow.