belling

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛlɪŋ/

Etymology 1

From Middle English bellynge, equivalent to bell + -ing.

Noun

belling (plural bellings)

  1. Bellowing; the sound of a male deer during the rutting season
  2. (US, Indiana) A shivaree.

Etymology 2

From bell + -ing.

Verb

belling

  1. present participle of bell
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