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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

Earthlet en · NOUN

Etymology

From Earth + -let.

Meanings

  1. 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:

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earthlet alternative lexicographic
Earthlets Number=Plur lexicographic