/aw"fing, of"ing/ , n.
1. the more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground.
2. a position at a distance from shore.
3. in the offing ,
a. at a distance but within sight.
b. in the projected future; likely to happen: A wedding is in the offing.
[ 1620-30; OFF + -ING 1 ]