Etymology

paddling

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Today it means: The act of using a paddle. Full definition →

Middle English padelynge
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paddling · verb1

From paddle + -ing.

paddling · noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited frompadelynge
  2. English todaypaddling

From Middle English padelynge, equivalent to paddle + -ing.

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