Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Verb

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housynge

  1. present participle of housen

Noun

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housynge (uncountable)

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

Descendants

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  • English: housing
  • Scots: housin, housing

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