Etymology

nesting

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Today it means: The process by which a bird nests. Full definition →

Old Norse nes + þing
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  1. Old Norse · derived fromnes + þing
  2. English todayNesting

From Old Norse nes + þing, the ting (assembly) at the ness; there are a few nesses in the area.

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