swellynge

Middle English

/ˈswɛlinɡ/

noun
Definitions
  • (medical) A swelling or growth of a body part or injury.
  • (medical) An unnatural excrescence or projection.
  • Vainness, pridefulness, or arrogance.
  • (rare) Any intense emotion or feeling.
  • (rare) A rise a growth in something
  • (rare) A rise an upwards movement in something
  • (rare) A revolt or protest.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English swellen.

Origin

Middle English

swellen

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