gruntling

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English

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Etymology 1

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From grunt +‎ -ling.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gruntling (plural gruntlings)

  1. A young hog or pig[1]

Etymology 2

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From gruntle +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gruntling (plural gruntlings)

  1. the act or process of grunting or snorting

Verb

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gruntling

  1. present participle and gerund of gruntle

References

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  1. ^ “gruntling”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
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