marvelling
English
Etymology
From Middle English merveilyng; equivalent to marvel + -ing.
Verb
marvelling
- present participle of marvel
Noun
marvelling (plural marvellings)
- The act of one who marvels; amazement.
- 1796, Maria Edgeworth, The Parent's Assistant
- When Mrs. Churchill's orders were made known, they caused many secret marvellings and murmurings.
- 1796, Maria Edgeworth, The Parent's Assistant