hanging
|hang-ing|
B2
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/
(hang)
suspension
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hanging' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hangian,' where 'hang-' meant 'to suspend.'
Historical Evolution
'hangian' transformed into the Middle English word 'hangen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hang.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to suspend or dangle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of suspending something from above so it hangs down.
The hanging of the painting took longer than expected.
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Noun 2
execution by strangling or breaking the neck with a suspended noose.
The criminal was sentenced to hanging.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35