gelding Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/
What Does Gelding Mean?
As a noun, gelding means A castrated male horse. It can also mean Any castrated male animal. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of geld.
Gelding: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ |
| Plural | geldings |
Gelding Definition (Noun)
- A castrated male horse.
- Any castrated male animal.
Gelding as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of geld
Synonyms of Gelding
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Gelding synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gelding (plural geldings)
gelding
Words That Rhyme With Gelding
Origin of Gelding
Origin 1: From Middle English geldyng (“eunuch”), from Old Norse geldingr (“wether, eunuch”), from gelda (“to castrate”). By surface analysis, geld (“to castrate”) + -ing (diminutive suffix).
Origin 2: From geld + -ing.