lovynge

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Middle English

Etymology 1

Inherited from Old English lufung; equivalent to loven (“to love”) +‎ -ing.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

Verb

lovynge

  1. present participle of loven (“to love”)

Noun

lovynge (uncountable)

  1. A feeling of love or care:
    1. (Christianity) Devotion to or adoration of God.
    2. Sexual or romantic love.
Descendants
  • English: loving
  • Scots: luvin
References

Etymology 2

Inherited from Old English lofung; equivalent to loven (“to praise”) +‎ -ing.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔːvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈlɔvinɡ(ə)/
  • (influenced by Etymology 1) IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

Verb

lovynge

  1. present participle of loven (“to praise”)

Noun

lovynge (plural lovynges) (Northern)

  1. Praise, commendation; the act or practice of glorifying:
  2. The praise or worship of a deity.
  3. Words for reverencing a deity; a hymn or prayer.
Descendants
References
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