Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Last.

2. (a.) Existing or continuing a long while; enduring; as, a lasting good or evil; a lasting color.

3. (n.) Continuance; endurance.

4. (n.) A species of very durable woolen stuff, used for women's shoes; everlasting.

5. (n.) The act or process of shaping on a last.

6. (adv.) In a lasting manner.