clawynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

• clauyng, clowyng, clawing, claweng, clawinge

Etymology

From clawen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklau̯inɡ/

Noun

clawynge

1. A scratch or clawing motion with the claws.
2. (rare) Buttering-up or flattering.
3. (rare) An itchy sensation or feeling.

Descendants

• English: clawing

References

• “clauing (ger.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-12-14.