Middle English

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Etymology 1

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Inherited from Old English lufung; equivalent to loven (to love) +‎ -ing.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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lovynge

  1. present participle of loven (to love)

Noun

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lovynge (uncountable)

  1. A feeling of love or care:
    1. (Christianity) Devotion to or adoration of God.
    2. Sexual or romantic love.
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  • English: loving
  • Scots: luvin
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Etymology 2

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Inherited from Old English lofung; equivalent to loven (to praise) +‎ -ing.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔːvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈlɔvinɡ(ə)/
  • (influenced by Etymology 1) IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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lovynge

  1. present participle of loven (to praise)

Noun

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lovynge (plural lovynges) (Northern)

  1. Praise, commendation; the act or practice of glorifying:
  2. The praise or worship of a deity.
  3. Words for reverencing a deity; a hymn or prayer.
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