Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

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

2. (a.) Attracting; adapted to gain favor; charming; as, a winning address.

3. (n.) The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.

4. (n.) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, esp., in gambling; -- usually in the plural.

5. (n.) A new opening.

6. (n.) The portion of a coal field out for working.