Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From swathlen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈswaðəlinɡ/, /ˈswaːðəlinɡ/, /ˈswɛðəlinɡ/, /ˈswɛdlinɡ/

Noun edit

swaþelynge (uncountable)

  1. swaddling

Descendants edit

  • English: swaddling
  • Scots: sweelin

References edit