Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From either hous (house) or housen (to shelter, house) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

housynge

  1. present participle of housen

Noun edit

housynge (uncountable)

  1. housing, property
  2. house, building
  3. home, inhabitance
  4. shelter, accommodation, habitation
  5. camp, temporary lodgings

Descendants edit

  • English: housing
  • Scots: housin, housing

References edit