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gosling Definition

gos·ling (gäz′liŋ)

noun

  1. a young goose
  2. a young and foolish or inexperienced person

Etymology: ME goslynge (see goose & -ling), for geslynge < ON gæslingr

gosling Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: A Canada Goose had goslings W of Pannel Bridge and Mistle Thrushes were feeding a fledgling at Toot Rock.
  • raise: Amy becomes ` Mother Goose ' , helping them hatch and raising the goslings.

Adjective modifier

  • little: BBC Nature notes The eggs have hatched in the nests of the Canada geese, and the little goslings are out with their parents.
  • young: Pilgrims are renowned for their sweet nature, which applies if they have been handled as young goslings.

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