getling

/ˈɡɛt.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

a rare or obsolete verb, possibly a variant of ‘getting’, but its meaning and usage are unclear

“The etymologists struggled to understand the obscure verb ‘getling’ in the ancient text.”

Synonyms

  • getting
  • obtaining

Antonyms

  • losing
  • relinquishing