Offing

[Sarah]

That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, orwhere there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance fromthe shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in theoffing.

[Sarah]

An Italian Mafia term used to describe murdering someone. Similar to other Mafioso terms such as whack or hit.

[Sarah]

Action taken by a mafia boss against certain individuals that have fallen out of favor with the organization.