robbyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

robbynge, robbenge, robynge, robbinge, robbing, robbeinge

Etymology

From robben +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈrɔbinɡ/

Noun

robbyng (plural robbynges)

Robbing, theft or stealing:
1. Robbery as an institution or way of life.
2. A specific instance or example of robbery.
(rare) The fruits of robbery; loot.

Descendants

English: robbing

References

“robbing(e (ger.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-06-17.

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