styngyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

• styngyn, stingyng, stinginge, styngynge

Etymology

From stingen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstinɡinɡ/

Noun

styngyng (plural stynginges)

1. A stinging; the process where an insect uses its stinger.
2. A sting; the pain caused by a stinging or similar pain.
3. (rare) Incitement; encouragement.

Descendants

• English: stinging

References

• “stinging(e (ger.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-10-27.