Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From waxen (to grow) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈwaksinɡ(ə)/, /ˈwɛksinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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waxynge

  1. present participle of waxen

Noun

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waxynge (plural waxynges)

  1. growth, development
  2. waxing (of the moon); rising (of tides)
  3. (rare) enlargement
  4. (rare) increase, plenty

Descendants

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  • English: waxing

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