gronynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English grānung; equivalent to gronen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡrɔːninɡ(ə)/
  • (Early Middle English) IPA(key): /ˈɡrɑːninɡ(ə)/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /ˈɡraːninɡ(ə)/

Verb

gronynge

  1. present participle of gronen

Noun

gronynge (uncountable)

  1. The event of groaning or moaning.
  2. A groaning or moaning sound.
  3. The groan as an animal; beastly calls.
  4. childbirth, labour

Derived terms

  • gronynge pye
  • gronynge tide

Descendants

  • English: groaning

References

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