A kind of verbal noun, having only the four oblique cases of the singular number, and governing cases like a participle.
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In Modern English, the -ing form of a verb, when functioning as a noun; as, running is good for the heart.
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(AS. Gram.) A verbal noun ending in -e, preceded by to and usually denoting purpose or end; called also the dative infinitive; as, "Ic haebbe mete tô etanne" (I have meat to eat.).
