Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From recoveren +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /rɛˈkuv(ə)rinɡ/, /rɛˈkɔv(ə)rinɡ/, /rɛˈkɛv(ə)rinɡ/

Noun

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recoveryng (uncountable)

  1. Recovery, recuperation or respite (often from sickness)
  2. Recovery (of lost things, feelings), regaining; getting back.
  3. (rare) The state of desiring to recover lost things.
  4. (rare) Aid, succour; the granting of assistance.

Descendants

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  • English: recovering

References

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