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wrenning

wrenning noun: the old custom of stoning a wren to death on St Stephen's Day.

Noun

wrenning (uncountable)

  1. (historical) The old custom of stoning a wren to death on St Stephen's Day.

Origin of wrenning

From wren + -ing.

Questions about wrenning

What does wrenning mean?
Wrenning means the old custom of stoning a wren to death on St Stephen's Day.
What part of speech is wrenning?
Wrenning is a noun.

Words near wrenning in the dictionary

  1. wrenlet
  2. wrenlets
  3. wrenlike
  4. Wrenn
  5. Wrennian
  6. wrenning
  7. Wrenns
  8. wrens
  9. Wrenshall
  10. wrentail
  11. wrentails

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