fawnynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From fawnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfau̯ninɡ(ə)/

Verb

fawnynge

  1. present participle of fawnen

Noun

fawnynge

  1. The wagging of a dog's tail or a similar display of animal affection.
  2. The seeking of favour by way of flattery; flattering, fawning.

Descendants

  • English: fawning

References

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