writhyng

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From writhen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

Noun

writhyng (uncountable) (rare)

  1. The process of bending, curling, or twining.
  2. A writhing; a painful twisting.
  3. (anatomy) A bending or curvy organ.
  4. (physiology) A wramp or spraining.

Descendants

  • English: writhing

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