Roof \Roof\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Roofed; p. pr. & vb. n. Roofing.]

1. To cover with a roof.

I have not seen the remains of any Roman buildings that have not been roofed with vaults or arches. --Addison.

2. To inclose in a house; figuratively, to shelter.

Here had we now our country's honor roofed. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Roofing \Roof"ing\, n.

1. The act of covering with a roof.

2. The materials of which a roof is composed; materials for a roof. --Gwilt.

3. Hence, the roof itself; figuratively, shelter. ``Fit roofing gave.'' --Southey.

4. (Mining) The wedging, as of a horse or car, against the top of an underground passage. --Raymond.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)