Old English

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Etymology

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From sċēawian +‎ -ung. Cognate with Dutch schouwing (viewing; inspection; contemplation; showing).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃæ͜ɑː.wunɡ/, [ˈʃæ͜ɑː.wuŋɡ]

Noun

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sċēawung f

  1. a looking at, a viewing of
  2. inspection, examination
  3. contemplation, consideration,
  4. a showing, exhibiting, manifestation of
  5. a toll on the exposure of goods

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • English: scavage (in part)