rubbing

English

/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rubbinge suffix from English rub.

Origin

English

rub

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Cognates and derived terms

allorubbing English
backrub English
footrub English
rerub English
rub English
rubber English
rubbest English
rubbeth English
rubbingly English
rubboard English
rubdown English
rubout English
rubproof English
rubstone English
rubben Middle English
rubbinge Middle English
रबड़ Hindi
rub Manx