Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

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

2. (a.) Having a semblance, whether with or without reality; apparent; specious; befitting; as, seeming friendship; seeming truth.

3. (n.) Appearance; show; semblance; fair appearance; speciousness.

4. (n.) Apprehension; judgment.