baldening

English

Etymology 1

From balden +‎ -ing.

Verb

baldening

1. present participle and gerund of balden

Etymology 2

From balden +‎ -ing.

Noun

baldening (uncountable)

1. The act or process of rendering or becoming bald
   • 2010, Elaine Tassy, Pumpkin Bread:

     The sudden baldening of her head wasn't even an acorn in the forest of her abusive background, which featured her being abandoned by her light-skinned family because she was born dark-skinned.