tolling

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English

Etymology

From Middle English tolling.

Verb

tolling

  1. present participle and gerund of toll

Noun

tolling (plural tollings)

  1. The act by which a bell is tolled.

Derived terms

Middle English

Etymology 1

From tollen (to bring) +‎ -ing (gerund ending).

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

tolling (plural tollynges)

  1. (rare) convincing; attraction or captivation
  2. (rare) tempting; the act of incitement
  3. (rare) dragging, forcibly taking along
  4. (rare) (a bell) striking, ringing
Descendants
  • English: tolling
References

Etymology 2

Noun

tolling

  1. Alternative form of tollynge (tax collection)