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horning

[ hawr-ning ]

noun

, New York State, Pennsylvania, and New England.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of horning1

horn ( def ) (in the sense “wind instrument”) + -ing 1( def )

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Example Sentences

And Sasha Petraske says shoe-horning young people out of their homes today is no small task, especially for bars.

So by wood and mere and sighing reed we pass with many a twist and turn until we reach the hostelry of Horning Ferry.

Horning Ferry, a well-known waterside resting-place, may be taken as a typical feature of village life in these parts.

God shall send unto you messengers who will not be afraid of horning, nor yet of banishment.

"S-said his bu-bu-breakfast was cold this mo-horning, and p-pitched the bu-bu-breakfast set over the quay-door," she moaned.

Pascoe and Horning then carry the inanimate form of Shawn into the room behind, while Carve hovers about uselessly.

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