halwynge

== Middle English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhalwinɡ(ə)/, /ˈhalɔu̯inɡ(ə)/ === Etymology 1 === Inherited from Old English hālgung; by surface analysis, halwen (“to sanctify”) +‎ -ynge (“-ing”). ==== Alternative forms ==== halowinge, halowyng, halowynge, haloyng, halwing halweinge (East Saxon); halewinge (Southern); halhunge (AB language) halghing, haluing (Northern, Northwest Midland) ==== Noun ==== halwynge (uncountable) Consecration or dedication; the act of blessing or making holy. (rare) The observance of a holiday. ===== Descendants ===== English: hallowing Middle Scots: hallouing ===== References ===== “halwing(e, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007. === Etymology 2 === Inherited from Old English hālgiende; by surface analysis, halwen +‎ -ynge. ==== Alternative forms ==== halighand, halowand (Northern) ==== Verb ==== halwynge present participle of halwen ===== Descendants ===== English: hallowing