English edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Middle English etlyng, atlyng, equivalent to ettle +‎ -ing.

Noun edit

ettling (plural ettlings)

  1. (obsolete) The act or process of intending; intention; purpose; endeavour.

Verb edit

ettling

  1. present participle and gerund of ettle

Etymology 2 edit

Equivalent to ettle (to earn) +‎ -ing.

Noun edit

ettling (plural ettlings)

  1. (obsolete) Earnings; wages.

Anagrams edit