Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English tilung; equivalent to tilyen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtiljinɡ/, /ˈtilinɡ/

Noun

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tyllyng

  1. The procedure of tilling or tillage; taking care of the land or an orchard.
  2. (rare) The procedure of furrowing the soil to prepare for planting.
  3. (rare) toil; productiveness; exertion.
  4. (rare) A reward or benefit.
  5. (rare) A remedy or solution.

Descendants

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  • English: tilling

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