carrotingn.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: carrot v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < carrot v. + -ing suffix1.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: ˈcarroting.
1880 VII. 357 Furs intended for felting..are treated with a solution of nitrate of mercury, an operation called carroting or secretage.
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