blowyng

Middle English

/ˈblɔu̯inɡ/, /ˈblɔu̯inɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • Breathing; the movement of air out of one's mouth.
  • The playing or sounding of horns or music.
  • The blowing of a flame in order to strengthen it.
  • (rare) Blowing; the movement of wind or air currents.
  • (rare) The process of working or refining metal.
  • (rare) Puffing; the state of being swollen.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English blāwung (blowing) affix from Middle English blowen (blossom, blow).

Origin

Middle English

blowen

Gloss

blossom, blow

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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