Gunnung

/ˈɡʌnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

An archaic or variant spelling of 'gunning'; the act of shooting or operating guns.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'gunning' (gun + -ing). Represents alternative or older English spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

Early English texts were inconsistent with doubling consonants—'gunnung' and 'gunning' both appeared, and printers gradually standardized the spelling over time.

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