Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From chalengen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃalɛndʒinɡ(ə)/, /ˈtʃalandʒinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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chalengynge (uncountable)

  1. present participle of chalengen

Noun

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chalengynge (uncountable)

  1. Slander, defamation; the propagation of untrue and unflattering claims.
  2. The challenging or countering of a claim, allegation, or belief.
  3. A claim; the assertion of a privilege or right.

Descendants

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  • English: challenging

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