Reference meaning
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As true nouns.
Other meanings
2. suffix
As gerunds.
3. suffix
Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.
4. suffix
Used to form present participles of verbs.
Source and scope
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