Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From couplen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkup(ə)linɡ(ə)/, /ˈkuːp(ə)linɡ(ə)/

Verb

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couplynge

  1. present participle of couplen

Noun

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couplynge (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. The creation of a romantic or marital bond or a marriage.
  2. A (physical or intellectual) connection.
  3. (rare) The act of leashing dogs two by two.
  4. (rare) The act of sexual intercourse.

Descendants

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  • English: coupling

References

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