Etymology

finding

find·ing
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Today it means: A result of research or an investigation. Full definition →

Middle English fyndyng ← Old English findincge
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  1. Old English · inherited fromfindincge
  2. Middle English · inherited fromfyndyng
  3. English todayfinding

From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.

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