TINGING

Etymology 1

Verb

tinging

present participle of tinge

Etymology 2

Verb

tinging

present participle of ting

Source: Wiktionary


TING

Ting, n. Etym: [An imitative word. Cf. Tink.]

Definition: A sharp sound, as of a bell; a tinkling.

Ting, v. i.

Definition: To sound or ring, as a bell; to tinkle. [R.] Holland.

Ting, n.

Definition: The apartment in a Chinese temple where the idol is kept.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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