Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Old English bēacnung; equivalent to bekenen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛk(ə)ninɡ(ə)/

Verb edit

bekenynge

  1. present participle of bekenen

Noun edit

bekenynge

  1. Indication or gesturing, especially silently.

Descendants edit

  • English: beckoning

References edit