godling en · NOUN
Etymology
From god + -ling.
Meanings
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A minor divinity, a local or inferior god
The Jeddak of Ptarth nodded his assent, but the ugly scowl that he bent upon Matai Shang harbored ill for that pasty-faced godling.
1919, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Warlord of Mars, HTML edition, The Gutenberg Project, published 2008:
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A young god.
1964, "Tales of Asgard: The Storm Giants" (page 3) in Journey into Mystery #100, Marvel Comics But, though young, Thor is still a godling--with the strength of an immortal!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| godlings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
demi-god · spirit · hero · halfgod · idol