waygoing

noun

way·​go·​ing
ˈwā-ˌgō-ən,
-iŋ How to pronounce waygoing (audio)
chiefly Scotland
: the act of leaving : departure

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waygoing was circa 1600

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Cite this Entry

“Waygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waygoing. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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