bedding n
   1 The floor of a fishing stage or premises.
   T 43-64 This drudge barrow was made half-moon fashion so as 'twould slip along on the beddin' of the stage easy. C 75-136 Bedding is used in referring to a stage floor, particularly the outside stage where fish is cleaned. This is built of board about one to one and a half inches thick. Fishermen would tell their sons to 'throw the fish in on the bedding.'
   2 Heavy timbers to which the engine of a boat or vessel is fastened.
   P 2W-63 Bedding is the heavy timber framework (rectangular) to which the engine is bolted. 1969 Nfld Qtly July, p. 19 ~ a cross keelson; or two parallel strong pieces of wood laid transverse to the keel to give support to the engine. 1979 TIZZARD 332 We then put the motor boat ashore and removed the Victor engine from the bedding and installed the Atlantic.
   3 The base or floor of a lobster pot.
   P 241-68 The bedding is the base or bottom of the pot; it is usually of heavier wood than the rest of the pot. The rocks are laid on the bedding to sink the pot.

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