befalling
befalling · befallings
A happening; occurrence; chance; eventA happening; occurrence; chance; event.
Meaning
1 sensesA happening; occurrence; chance; event.
Origin
From Middle English bifallinge, equivalent to befall + -ing. Cognate with Dutch bevallingFrom Middle English bifallinge, equivalent to befall + -ing. Cognate with Dutch bevalling (“delivery, labour”), Swedish befallning (“command, behest, charge”).
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Forms
plural: befallings| Singular | befalling |
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