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-ling¹ Definition

-ling (liŋ)

  1. small or young (person or thing specified) duckling
  2. one related to a (specified) thing, esp. so as to seem unimportant or contemptible hireling, earthling

Etymology: ME < OE, combining the bases of -le + -ing

-ling² Definition

-ling (liŋ)

Now Chiefly Dial. in a (specified) manner, condition, or direction; to a (specified) extent darkling

Etymology: ME -linge < OE -ling, -lang < IE base *lenk-, to bend > Latvian lùnkans, flexible

Browse dictionary entries near -ling

  1. ‹ ling
  2. ‹ lineup
  3. ‹ lineswoman
  4. ‹ linesman
  5. ‹ lines per inch
  6. ‹ liner notes
  7. ‹ liner
  8. ‹ lineolate
  9. ‹ linen closet
  10. ‹ linen
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