Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From reysen +‎ -ing.

Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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Verb

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reysynge

  1. present participle of reysen

Noun

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reysynge (plural reisyngis) (Late Middle English)

  1. Revival; renewal; quickening.
  2. Starting, motivation, excitation.
  3. (rare) Lifting, righting, or erecting; bringing upwards.
  4. (rare) A ripple or tide; a rising in the water.
  5. (rare) Pride, boasting, aggrandisement.
  6. (rare) Burping; eructation.
Descendants
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  • English: raising
  • Scots: raisin
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Etymology 2

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From Anglo-Norman reysin.

Noun

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reysynge

  1. Alternative form of raysyn