Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From winnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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wynnyng (plural wynnynges)

  1. gain, acquiring, accession:
    1. profit, earnings
    2. spoils, loot, prize
  2. an advantage (gained or acquired)
  3. capture, subjugation
  4. win, triumph
  5. (rare) soul-winning

Descendants

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  • English: winning

References

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