"pied-piping" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by John Robert Ross in reference to the Pied Piper of Hamelin, mythical figure who lured rats (and children) by playing his flute. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pied-piping (uncountable)
  1. (linguistics) A phenomenon of syntax whereby a focused expression takes an entire encompassing phrase with it when it is "moved". Wikipedia link: Pied Piper of Hamelin, pied-piping Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Linguistics

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