delvynge

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English delfung; equivalent to delven +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

Verb

delvynge

  1. present participle of delven

Noun

delvynge (uncountable)

  1. The process of delving or excavation.
  2. Agricultural work; furrowing.
  3. (rare) The process of entombment.
  4. (rare) A ditch or furrow.

Descendants

  • English: delving
  • Scots: delving, dellin
  • Yola: delleen, dellen

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