Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From treden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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tredynge

  1. Compression by treading upon with one's feet.
  2. (rare) Treading; going somewhere on foot or placing one's foot.
  3. (rare) Bringing to ruin; devastation.
  4. (rare) The act of birds having sex.

Descendants

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  • English: treading

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