ettling

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Middle English etlyng, atlyng, equivalent to ettle + -ing.

Obsolete The act or process of intending; intention; purpose; endeavour.

noun

Etymology Equivalent to ettle (“to earn”) + -ing.

Obsolete Earnings; wages.

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