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Swaddling

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Clothing of this kind. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of swaddle form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.

Etymology 2

From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.

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