Surmising
[sə'maɪzɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Surmise
(-) a. & n. from Surmise, v.
Editor: Zeke
Examples
- Fanny's heart beat quick, and she felt quite unequal to surmising or soliciting anything more. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Mr. Wopsle dropped into ask what was the matter (surmising that a convict had been taken), but came running out in a great hurry. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
Editor: Zeke