schavynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From schaven +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃaːvinɡ/

Noun

schavynge (plural schavynges)

  1. Scratching, filing, razoring, abrasion; the process of removing material
  2. Shaving; removal of the hair with a razor.
  3. Material that has been abraded or shaved; scraps.
  4. Honing or buffing; the process of making something smooth.
  5. (rare) Slicing, chopping.

Descendants

  • English: shaving

References

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