English Explanatory Dictionary

swaddling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of swaddle
noun
  1. The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
  2. Clothing of this kind.

Word forms

swaddling swaddlings

Etymology

From Middle English swaþelynge; equivalent to swaddle + -ing.

Derived words

swaddling clothes swaddling hypothesis
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