sightening en · VERB · etymology 1
Etymology
From sighten + -ing.
Meanings
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(form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of sighten
form of sighten
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
sightening en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From sighten + -ing.
Meanings
- A colour used temporarily to enable a calico-printer to judge the pattern.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sightenings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |