lowting

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From louten (“to prostrate”) +‎ -ynge.

Pronunciation

Noun

lowting (plural loutinges) (Late Middle English)

  1. The act of prostration or an instance of it; bowing.
  2. (rare) Revering or honouring a deity.
  3. (rare) Hunching; bending one's body or head.

References

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