What is the meaning of Pending?

present participle and gerund of pend

Awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation.

Begun but not completed.

About to happen; imminent or impending.

While waiting for something; until.

During.

ear

alternative form of penning (“penny”)

embossed plate of metal (e.g. gold or silver) covering a clasp through which a belt/girdle passes, worn as an ornament in front of the body

embossed plate of metal (e.g. gold or silver) covering a clasp through which a belt/girdle passes, worn as an ornament in front of the body.

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