Borning

/ˈbɔrnɪŋ/ noun, verb

The process of undergoing birth, or an archaic/dialectal form meaning being born; can refer to drilling a hole.

From bore (Old English 'borian,' to drill or pierce) + -ing (gerund suffix), or from an obsolete sense related to birth. Multiple etymologies possible.

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