eightling en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *oḱtṓw Proto-Germanic *ahtōu Proto-West Germanic *ahtō Old English eahta Middle English eighte English eight Proto-Indo-European *-lósder. Proto-Germanic *-ilaz Proto-Indo-European *-n̥kʷo-der.? Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Germanic *-īnaz Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz ? Proto-Germanic *-ingaz Proto-Germanic *-ilingaz Proto-West Germanic *-ling Old English -ling Middle English -ling English -ling English eightling From eight + -ling.
Meanings
- A compound or twin crystal made up of eight individuals, such as are common with rutile.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eightlings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |