·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Hum.
II. Humming ·adj Emitting a murmuring sound; droning; murmuring; buzzing.
III. Humming ·noun A sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a hum.
Double ale, stout pharaoh. See pharaoh. ...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose