~ 1
■ suffix
1》 denoting a verbal action, activity, or result: building.
2》 denoting material used for or associated with a process: piping.
3》 forming the gerund of verbs (such as painting as in I love painting ).
Origin
OE -ung , ~ , of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ suffix
1》 forming the present participle of verbs: calling.
2》 forming adjectives from nouns: hulking.
Origin
ME: alt. of earlier -ende , later -inde .
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~ 3
■ suffix a thing belonging to or having the quality of: farthing.
Origin
OE, of Gmc origin.