Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From bargaynen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /barˈɡæi̯ninɡ(ə)/, /ˈbarɡəninɡ(ə)/

Verb

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bargaynynge

  1. present participle of bargaynen

Noun

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bargaynynge (uncountable) (uncommon, Late Middle English)

  1. Negotiation; the achievement of agreement by discussion:
    1. Bargaining; negotiation of a price.
    2. (rare) Unscrupulous or deceptive negotiating.
  2. (rare) An item demanded as compensation.

Descendants

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  • English: bargaining

References

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