-ling¹ Definition
-ling (liŋ)
- small or young (person or thing specified) duckling
- one related to a (specified) thing, esp. so as to seem unimportant or contemptible hireling, earthling
-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
- ‹ ling
- ‹ lineup
- ‹ lineswoman
- ‹ linesman
- ‹ lines per inch
- ‹ liner notes
- ‹ liner
- ‹ lineolate
- ‹ linen closet
- ‹ linen
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