The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Humming \Hum"ming\, n.
   A sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a
   hum.
   [1913 Webster]

   Hummingale, lively or strong ale. --Dryden.

   Humming-bird moth (Zool.), a hawk moth. See Hawk moth,
      under Hawk, the bird.
      [1913 Webster] hummingbird