henning
henning is the present participle and gerund of hen.
Meaning of hen
Verb (1)
hen (third-person singular simple present hens, present participle henning, simple past and past participle henned)
- Synonym of mother-hen.
- Once he had flared up, "If ever a man was henned, it's me!"1943, McCall's - Volume 71, page 69
- Synonyms:
- mother-hen
Verb (2)
hen (third-person singular simple present hens, present participle henning, simple past and past participle henned)
- To throw.
Phrases with henning
Questions about henning
- What is henning the present participle and gerund of?
- Henning is the present participle and gerund of hen.
Words near henning in the dictionary
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