proving
/ˈpɹuːvɪŋ/ noun
Also a form of prove
Forms provings
- noun (homeopathy) Experimentation to determine which substances cause which effects when ingested. “a book of provings”
Etymology
From Middle English provyng, prevyng, provynge, prevynge, preovyng, prufunge, preofunge, from Old English *prōfung, equivalent to prove + -ing.
From Middle English provyng, pryvynge, equivalent to prove + -ing.
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