Middle English edit

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Etymology edit

From Old English dǣlung; equivalent to delen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

delynge (plural delingis)

  1. Dealing out; apportionment or gifting.
  2. (rare) Splitting; taking apart; practicing separation.
  3. (rare) One's course of action; the way one behaves.
  4. (rare) Intercourse; copulation; having sex.
  5. (rare) A section or portion of something.
  6. (rare) Injuring; hurting; inflicting wounds on someone.
  7. (rare) Engaging; involvement in a procedure or activity.

Descendants edit

  • English: dealing

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