to-ing and fro-ing


to–ing and fro–ing

noun \ˈtü-iŋ-ən(d)-ˈfrō-iŋ\
plural to–ings and fro–ings

Definition of TO-ING AND FRO-ING

: a passing back and forth

Origin of TO-ING AND FRO-ING

to and fro
First Known Use: 1847

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