writing

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • writing

Etymology

Suffix from Old English wrītan (write, engrave, incise, draw, scratch, bestow by writing, carve).

Origin

Old English

wrītan

Gloss

write, engrave, incise, draw, scratch, bestow by writing, carve

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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