belling

[ bel-ing ]

noun

, Chiefly Midland U.S.

1. shivaree ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of belling¹

First recorded in 1860–65; bell ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In 2016, the GOP was trapped in a game-theory version of the parable — often attributed to Aesop — of belling the cat.

From Seattle Times

The mice decide that hanging a bell around its neck - “belling the cat” - is the solution, but none volunteers for the job.

From Washington Times

The mice decide that hanging a bell around its neck — “belling the cat” — is the solution, but none volunteers for the job.

From Seattle Times

The belling tower struck and Simmon sighed, sensing it was pointless to pursue the conversation further.

From Literature

And they all sang together, led by Colonel CuDy at the top of hia voice, ail belling triumphantly hi the terrible moonlight.

From Literature