1. \Lo"sing\, a. [See {Losenger}.]
   Given to flattery or deceit; flattering; cozening. [Obs.]
   
         Amongst the many simoniacal that swarmed in the land,
         Herbert, Bishop of Thetford, must not be forgotten;
         nick-named Losing, that is, the Fratterer. --Fuller.
   
   

2. \Los"ing\, a. [See {Lose}, v. t.]
   Causing or incurring loss; as, a losing game or business.
   
         Who strive sit out losing hands are lost. --Herbert.
   
   

Said of anything that is or causes a lose or lossage.

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