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stamping

|stamp-ing|

/ˈstæmpɪŋ/

(stamp)

impress or mark

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
stamp	stamps	stamping	stamps	stamped	stamped	stamping	stamped

Etymology

Etymology Information

'stamp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stampen', where 'stampen' meant 'to pound or crush'.

Historical Evolution

'stampen' transformed into the modern English word 'stamp'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pound or crush', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring down one's foot heavily'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of stamping or the sound produced by stamping.

The stamping of the crowd was deafening.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'stamp'.

She was stamping her feet to keep warm.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40