I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from helpen to help + -ing
1. archaic : an act or instance of giving aid : help
the law of all true helping — R.C.Trench
2.
a. : a portion of food : serving
sent his plate back for a second helping
b. : something compared to a serving of food : portion
only bona fide settlers … deserved helpings from the public domain — Dixon Wecter
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of helpen
1. : giving aid or support
2. : auxiliary
helping verbs
• help·ing·ly adverb