Askyng

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. An archaic spelling of the act of requesting something from someone or putting a question to them
2. Old form of the word for the act of putting forward a request or seeking an answer from another person
3. Middle English spelling meaning the action of appealing to someone for information, help, or a favour

Etymology: "Askyng" is a Middle English spelling of "asking," the present participle or verbal noun of "ask." The verb descends from Old English "ascian" and "acsian," which are related to the Old Norse "æskja," so the root is an old Germanic word that has stayed in English continuously.