horning

[ hawr-ning ]

/ ˈhɔr nɪŋ /

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noun New York State, Pennsylvania, and New England.

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Origin of horning

horn (in the sense “wind instrument”) + -ing¹

Words nearby horning

Horney, hornfels, horn fly, Hornie, horn in, horning, horn in on, hornito, horn-mad, Horn of Africa, horn of plenty

How to use horning in a sentence

And Sasha Petraske says shoe-horning young people out of their homes today is no small task, especially for bars.
High Rents Are Killing the Restaurant Capital|Will Doig|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So by wood and mere and sighing reed we pass with many a twist and turn until we reach the hostelry of Horning Ferry.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
Horning Ferry, a well-known waterside resting-place, may be taken as a typical feature of village life in these parts.
The Rivers of Great Britain: Rivers of the East Coast|Various
God shall send unto you messengers who will not be afraid of horning, nor yet of banishment.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox

"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.
The Astonishing History of Troy Town|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Pascoe and Horning then carry the inanimate form of Shawn into the room behind, while Carve hovers about uselessly.
The Great Adventure|Arnold Bennett