smarting
The origin and history of smarting.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English smertyng, smertinge, from Old English smeortung, smertung (“smarting, itching”), equivalent to smart plus -ing.
The origin and history of smarting.
Comes from Middle English smertyng, smertinge, from Old English smeortung, smertung (“smarting, itching”), equivalent to smart plus -ing.
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