(1):

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Die

(2):

(a.) In the act of dying; destined to death; mortal; perishable; as, dying bodies.

(3):

(a.) Of or pertaining to dying or death; as, dying bed; dying day; dying words; also, simulating a dying state.

(4):

(n.) The act of expiring; passage from life to death; loss of life.