gruntynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From grunten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡruntinɡ(ə)/

Verb

gruntynge

  1. present participle of grunten

Noun

gruntynge (plural gruntyngis)

  1. A grunt or groan as or like an animal; the making of beastly calls.
  2. (rare) Any loud, disturbing, or annoying noise.
  3. (rare) A moan; the making groaning or moaning sound.
  4. (rare) The grinding of teeth together.

Descendants

  • English: grunting

References

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