† aˈkenning,vbl.n.Obs. [f. aken v.2 + -ing1. Already in 12th c. we find this written acennende, an instance of the early confusion of the n. in -ing and pple. in -end.] Bearing, generation, birth. c1175Lamb. Hom. 237 Ure acenneng wes ful..His clene acennende clénséde ure fule acennende.