Neveling

From Middle English neweling, neuelinge, niuelinge ("flat down", adverb.), equivalent to nuel + -ling. More at nuel.

Full definition of neveling

Adverb

1. (obsolete) On one's face; face-down.

From nevel ("to deliver a blow with the hand or fist, pummel"), equivalent to nevel + -ing.

Alternative forms

• nevelling

Noun

1. A beating with the fists.

Verb

present participle

1. Present participle of nevel