marvelling

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English merveilynge; equivalent to marvel +‎ -ing.

Verb

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marvelling

  1. present participle and gerund of marvel

Noun

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marvelling (plural marvellings)

  1. The act of one who marvels; amazement.
    • 1796, Maria Edgeworth, The Parent's Assistant:
      When Mrs. Churchill's orders were made known, they caused many secret marvellings and murmurings.
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