lovynge

Middle English

Etymology 1

    Inherited from Old English lufung; equivalent to loven (to love) +‎ -ynge.

    Alternative forms

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

    Verb

    lovynge

    1. present participle of loven (to love)

    Noun

    lovynge (uncountable)

    1. A feeling of love or care:
      1. (Christianity) Devotion to or adoration of God.
      2. Sexual or romantic love.
    Descendants
    • English: loving
    • Scots: luvin
    References

    Etymology 2

      Inherited from Old English lofung; equivalent to loven (to praise) +‎ -ynge.

      Alternative forms

      Pronunciation

      • IPA(key): /ˈlɔːvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈlɔvinɡ(ə)/
      • (influenced by Etymology 1) IPA(key): /ˈluvinɡ(ə)/, /ˈloːvinɡ(ə)/

      Verb

      lovynge

      1. present participle of loven (to praise)

      Noun

      lovynge (plural lovynges) (Northern)

      1. Praise, commendation; the act or practice of glorifying:
      2. The praise or worship of a deity.
      3. Words for reverencing a deity; a hymn or prayer.
      Descendants
      References