couplynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

coupelyng, coupling, couplyng, cowplyng, cuppillynge

Etymology

From couplen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkup(ə)linɡ(ə)/, /ˈkuːp(ə)linɡ(ə)/

Verb

couplynge

present participle of couplen

Noun

couplynge (uncountable) (uncommon)

The creation of a romantic or marital bond or a marriage.
A (physical or intellectual) connection.
(rare) The act of leashing dogs two by two.
(rare) The act of sexual intercourse.

Descendants

English: coupling

References

“cǒupling, ger.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-11-05.

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