Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hegge +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛd͡ʒinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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heggynge

  1. present participle of heggen

Noun

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heggynge

  1. The construction of a hedge or fortification.
  2. (rare) A hedge or fence that looks like a hedge.
  3. (rare) An area surrounded by fencing.

Descendants

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  • English: hedging
  • Scots: hedgin

References

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