gruntyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

gruntynge, grontynge, gronttyng, grontinge

Etymology

From grunten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɡruntinɡ/

Noun

gruntyng (plural gruntyngis)

A grunt or groan as or like an animal; the making of beastly calls.
(rare) Any loud, disturbing, or annoying noise.
(rare) A moan; the making groaning or moaning sound.
(rare) The grinding of teeth together.

Descendants

English: grunting

References

“grunting(e (ger.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-02-25.

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