baying
UK[ˈbeɪ.ɪŋ]US[ˈbeɪ.ɪŋ]
v
(of a dog or wolf) making a long, deep howling sound, especially when pursuing prey or in a pack.
v
(of a person or group) shouting or demanding something loudly and persistently.
Etymology
the verb 'bay' originates from the middle english 'bayen', meaning to bark or howl, which itself derives from the old french 'bayer' or 'abaier'. this old french term likely has an onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a dog barking. the modern sense of 'baying' specifically for the deep, prolonged howl of hounds in pursuit was solidified in the context of hunting. its figurative application to humans, describing loud, insistent clamoring, developed by analogy to the persistent and vocal nature of a hunting pack.
Analysis
the word is a present participle/gerund form of the verb 'bay'. it is not segmentable into smaller, meaningful morphemes in modern english.
Examples
the sound of the hounds baying in the distance sent a chill down the traveler's spine.
the protesters were baying for the minister's resignation outside the parliament.
we could hear the wolf baying at the full moon from deep within the forest.