byldynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

By surface analysis, bylden + -ing; either formed anew or a continuation of Old English bytling.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːldinɡ(ə)/, /ˈbildinɡ(ə)/
  • (SW England) IPA(key): /ˈbyːldinɡ(ə)/, /ˈbyldinɡ(ə)/

Verb

byldynge

  1. present participle of bylden

Noun

byldynge (plural byldynges)

  1. The construction or design of a building.
  2. A building (especially a residence).
  3. A grouping or set of buildings.
  4. (rare) The foundation or start of something.
  5. (rare) Self-improvement or self-realisation.
  6. (rare) One's handiwork or craftsmanship.

Descendants

  • English: building

References

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