What does ing mean?
Ing means (now only in dialects) A meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow..
Ing
/ɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(now only in dialects) A meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow..
Definitions by Sense
- (now only in dialects) A meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow.
- The letter for the ng sound /ŋ/ in Pitman shorthand.
Example Sentences
Ings, glens, and fens of the Highlands.
[There] lay an extent of meadow grounds, in ings, to afford a supply of hay.
Bill for dividing and inclosing certain open common fields, ings, common pastures, and other commonable lands.
Synonyms for ing
Antonyms for ing
Related Words
Word Forms
- ings
Usage Notes
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How do you use ing in a sentence?
Ings, glens, and fens of the Highlands.
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