becking

beck

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Definitions of becking word

noun becking a gesture used to signal, summon, or direct someone. 1
noun becking Chiefly Scot. a bow or curtsy of greeting. 1
idioms becking at someone's beck and call, ready to do someone's bidding; subject to someone's slightest wish: He has three servants at his beck and call. 1
verb with object becking to form (a billet or the like) into a tire or hoop by rolling or hammering on a mandrel or anvil. 1
noun becking Present participle of beck. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English becken, short variant of becnen to beckon

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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