Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English stacung; equivalent to stake +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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stakyng (rare)

  1. The insertion of a stake.
  2. A fish trap made with stakes.
  3. A support for a vine.
  4. (figuratively) Intense pain.

Descendants

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  • English: staking

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