gnawynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

gnawyng, gnawinge, gnauynge, knauynge

Etymology

From gnawen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɡnau̯inɡ/

Adjective

gnawynge (plural gnawynges)

Gnawing; avid chewing or consuming.
A severe pain or injury; something that causes great pain.
(rare) Insulting, mocking; a verbal attack.
(rare) Corroding, wearing; an instance of corrosion.
(rare) The feeling of mental anguish.

Descendants

English: gnawing

References

“gnauing(e (ger.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-10-17.

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