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jangling

Meaning of “jangling”

Foolish or idle talk.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Timothy 1:6

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
1 Timothy 1:6
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 1 Timothy 1:6 · retained source text

From which some hauing swarued, haue turned aside vnto vaine iangling,

1611 marginal noteOr, not aiming at.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Foolish talking; idle tattling.

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