Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From purgen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpurd͡ʒinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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purgynge

  1. present participle of purgen

Noun

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purgynge (uncountable)

  1. Purifying; removal of impurities or extraneous matter.
  2. Religious purification or cleansing.
  3. Purging of impurities from the body.

Descendants

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  • English: purging

References

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