wantynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From wanten +‎ -ynge

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwantinɡ(ə)/
  • IPA(key): /ˈwɔntinɡ(ə)/ (West Midland)

Noun

wantynge (uncountable)

  1. absence, privation
  2. lack, insufficiency, shortage
  3. (of emotions) slackening, weakening

Descendants

  • English: wanting
  • ⇒ Yola: to-wantin'

References

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