Earthlet en · NOUN
Etymology
From Earth + -let.
Meanings
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An Earthling, especially a young child.
Earthlets have no fangs at birth.
1988, Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross, Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets:Whilst reading your zarjaz journal the other day it struck me that, despite your galactic omnipotence, you have been leaving older Earthlets to demise at the hands of thrill-suckers. May I humbly suggest Judge Dredd teatowels, Tharg coffee mugs and the like to protect our Earthlet elders?
1986 July 19, 2000 AD, fan letters:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earthlet | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Earthlets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |