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Erring

noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of making an error wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The act of one who errs; sin.

    "[…] these errings and strayings are here, according to the language of Scripture, compared to those of sheep, and lost sheep."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of err form-of, gerund, participle, present
  2. 2
    present participle and gerund of er form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the verb err.

Etymology 2

From the verb err.

Etymology 3

From the verb er.

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