horning

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English hornynge; equivalent to horn +‎ -ing. === Verb === horning present participle and gerund of horn === Noun === horning (countable and uncountable, plural hornings) The activity of blowing the horn of a train. The appearance of the Moon when increasing, or in the form of a crescent. (US, historical) A mock serenade with tin horns and other discordant instruments by way of showing public disapproval. (law, Scotland) The issuing of letters of horning. ==== Derived terms ==== letters of horning