Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From mynystren +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈminist(ə)rinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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mynystrynge

  1. present participle of mynystren

Noun

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mynystrynge (Late Middle English)

  1. (religion) Officiating at a religious service.
  2. (rare) Provision; the act of providing or administering.
  3. (medicine, rare) The administration of medicine.

Descendants

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  • English: ministering
  • Scots: ministring (obsolete)

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