Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From knytten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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knyttynge

  1. The act or state of connection or linkage, especially of fibres or cords.
  2. Joining or unification; the making of multiple into one.
  3. Something which joins, unifies, links, or connects.
  4. (rare) The making of a mesh or netting.
  5. (rare) Sealing; the act of making closed.
  6. (rare) An end, finale, or termination.

Descendants

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  • English: knitting
  • Yola: nitheen

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