newing

noun

new·​ing

ˈnyüə̇n,

-üiŋ

plural -s

dialectal, chiefly British

: news

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Middle English neweinge novelty, something new, from newing, gerund of newen to renew, from Old English nīwian, from nīwe, nīewe, adjective, new

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