clappynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

• clappinge, clappyng, clepyng

Etymology

From clappen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklapinɡ(ə)/

Verb

clappynge

1. present participle of clappen

Noun

clappynge (uncountable)

1. A loud noise, especially as made by clapping or talking.
2. (rare) The cycle of inhalation and exhalation.

Descendants

• English: clapping

References

• “clapping, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-10-08.