clappynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

clappinge, clappyng, clepyng

Etymology

From clappen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈklapinɡ(ə)/

Verb

clappynge

present participle of clappen

Noun

clappynge (uncountable)

A loud noise, especially as made by clapping or talking.
(rare) The cycle of inhalation and exhalation.

Descendants

English: clapping

References

“clapping, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-10-08.

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