Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From horn +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔrninɡ(ə)/, /ˈhoːrninɡ(ə)/

Noun

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hornynge (uncountable) (rare)

  1. The adding, inlaying or insertion of horn on something.
  2. (surgery) The utilisation of a horn for suction.

Descendants

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  • English: horning

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