Briguing

/brɪˈɡɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'brigue': the act of engaging in secret plotting or political scheming.

Etymology

From 'brigue' with the present participle suffix '-ing' added. This form emphasizes the ongoing nature of intrigue.

Kelly Says

The gerund form 'briguing' shows how intrigue was viewed as a continuous, ongoing activity in the social circles where it mattered most—it wasn't a one-time event but a way of life.

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