chewynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English ċēowung, equivalent to chewen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃiu̯inɡ(ə)/

Verb

chewynge

  1. present participle of chewen

Noun

chewynge (uncountable)

  1. The act of chewing (mashing with one's teeth).
  2. (rare) One's ability to detect flavour.
  3. (rare) Ruminating; thinking about.

Descendants

  • English: chewing

References

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