fawnynge

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === fauning, faunyng, fawenyng, fawnyng faghnyng (Lancashire); fahenunge, vawenunge (Early Middle English, Southwest Midland) === Etymology === From fawnen +‎ -ynge. === 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.