Bekissing

/bɪˈkɪsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'bekiss': the action of kissing thoroughly or repeatedly.

Etymology

From 'bekiss' with the '-ing' gerund/participle suffix, indicating ongoing action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form of old verbs creates wonderfully evocative images in historical literature—'bekissing,' 'bemoaning,' and 'bedazzling' all convey sustained, continuous action.

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