Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Blooding

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A bleeding. historical

    "Seven or eight annual bloodings, and as many purgations — such was the common regimen the theory prescribed to ensure continuance of health[…]"

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of blood form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From blood + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English blodyng, equivalent to blood + -ing.

See also for "blooding"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: blooding