fawnynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

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

Etymology

From fawnen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfau̯ninɡ(ə)/

Verb

fawnynge

present participle of fawnen

Noun

fawnynge

The wagging of a dog's tail or a similar display of animal affection.
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.

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