Quailing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkweɪlɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Quailing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of quail.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of quail.
More Meanings
- The act of one who quails, or draws back in fear.
Example Sentences
[…] the old man, who had never before known the quailings of fear, was loath in such a tremendous gale to rush, as he considered on certain death.
Word Forms
- quailings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shrink, cringe, flinch, wince, recoil, funk.
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