wryngyng

Middle English

/ˈwrinɡinɡ/

noun

Definitions

The act of wrenching, contorting, or distorting; bending out of shape.
(rare) The act of compressing or squeezing including wringing
(rare) Puncturing or stabbing.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English wryngen.

Origin

Middle English

wryngen

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Cognates and derived terms

wring English
wringing English
wringan Old English
wring Middle English
wryngen Middle English