-ling — small, young, minor (affix)

sibling B2

/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ A brother or sister. M S

duckling B1

/ˈdʌklɪŋ/ a young duck M S

underling C1

/ˈʌndɚlɪŋ/ a person of lower rank who works for or is controlled by someone more powerful, often used disparagingly M S

sapling C2+

/ˈsæplɪŋ/ a young, slender tree M S

hatchling C2+

/ˈhætʃlɪŋ/ a young animal newly emerged from an egg M S