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last•ing
Pronunciation: (las'ting, lä'sting), [key]—
adj.
continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable:
a lasting friendship.
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n.
1. a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
2. Archaic.the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.
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