wynnyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From winnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwininɡ/

Noun

wynnyng (plural wynnynges)

  1. gain, acquiring, accession:
    1. profit, earnings
    2. spoils, loot, prize
  2. an advantage (gained or acquired)
  3. capture, subjugation
  4. win, triumph
  5. (rare) soul-winning

Descendants

  • English: winning

References

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