donning

[ don-ing ]
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noun
  1. the act of putting on a garment or piece of equipment: In the ancient Middle East, the donning of sackcloth was a sign of mourning.Participants will gain experience in the donning of a harness and other safety practices involved in working from heights.

  2. the act of assuming or adopting a particular attitude, responsibility, etc.: The birth of a child entails the donning of a new set of priorities for the parents.

Origin of donning

1
First recorded in 1830–40; don2 + -ing1

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