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English word origin

Etymology of -na

Inherited from Middle English ne.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
suffix

-n't

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Inherited from Middle English ne.

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Source etymology 2

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suffix

-ing to (with infinitive); indicates the grammatical present continuous active mood

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Contraction of -ing to.

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