receiving

UK /ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/ US /ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
noun 1

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noun

1

The act by which something is received; reception.

Those that are received graciously may, and must, render the calves of their lips — poor returns for rich receivings, yet, if sincere, more acceptable than the calves of the stall.

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