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kneeling

knee·ling

UK/ˈniːlɪŋ/ US/ˈnilɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

supporting yourself on your knees

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Origin

From Middle English knelinge, kneweling, kneolunge, equivalent to kneel + -ing.

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