Synonyms of bodingnext

boding

2 of 2

present participle of bode entry 1

Examples of boding in a Sentence

Noun among some ancient peoples, solar eclipses were often seen as celestial bodings of earthly calamities

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boding was in the 13th century

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“Boding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boding. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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