-ling — small, young, minor (affix)

-ling small, young, minor

Component suffix

Old English · Diminutive, often of young creatures (duckling, sapling).

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Used in (5)

/ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ A brother or sister. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈdʌklɪŋ/ a young duck Meaning Off Sound Off

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

/ˈsæplɪŋ/ a young, slender tree Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈhætʃlɪŋ/ a young animal newly emerged from an egg Meaning Off Sound Off

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