I. ˈhwī-tiŋ, ˈwī- noun
( plural whiting also whit·ings )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch witinc, from wit white; akin to Old English hwīt white
Date: 15th century
: any of various marine food fishes: as
a. : a common European fish ( Merlangus merlangus ) of the cod family
b. : silver hake
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of whiten to white
Date: 15th century
: calcium carbonate ground into fine powder, washed, and used especially as a pigment and extender, in putty, and in rubber compounding and paper coating