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