MEWLING

Etymology 1

Noun

mewling (plural mewlings)

A sound that mewls.

Etymology 2

Verb

mewling

present participle of mewl

Source: Wiktionary


MEWL

Mewl, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Mewled; p. pr. & vb. n. Mewling.] Etym: [Cf. F. miauler to mew, E. mew to cry as a cat. Cf. Miaul.]

Definition: To cry, as a young child; to squall. [Written also meawl.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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