whistling

Etymology 1

From Middle English whistlynge, equivalent to whistle + -ing.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of whistle

Etymology 2

From Middle English whistlinge, whystlynge, from Old English hwistlung, equivalent to whistle + -ing.

noun

  1. A shrill, breathy sound; a whistle.

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