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horning.

The activity of blowing the horn of a train.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The activity of blowing the horn of a train.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The appearance of the Moon when increasing, or in the form of a crescent.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A mock serenade with tin horns and other discordant instruments by way of showing public disapproval.

    US · countable · historical · uncountable
  4. The issuing of letters of horning.

    Scotland · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English hornynge; equivalent to horn + -ing.

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