fawnynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

• faghnyng, fahenunge, fauning, faunyng, fawenyng, fawnyng, vawenunge

Etymology

From fawnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfau̯ninɡ(ə)/

Verb

fawnynge

1. present participle of fawnen

Noun

fawnynge

1. The wagging of a dog's tail or a similar display of animal affection.
2. The seeking of favour by way of flattery; flattering, fawning.

Descendants

• English: fawning

References

• “fauninge, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.