Word: pawning
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: paw
ning
Definition: Present participle of pawn; borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
Morphemes:
Affix: pawn
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
Meaning: gerund noun