tidings

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/ˈtaɪdɪŋz/

A form of tiding — News; new information.

Less commonScrabble 9

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tiding; news

    Glad tidings we bring / To you and your kin.

    19th century, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
    1 more example

    When we were gone astray / O tidings of comfort and joy

    18th century, “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

Synonyms & antonyms

nouninformation about recent and important events

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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