loveling en · NOUN
Etymology
From love + -ling. Compare West Frisian leaveling (“darling”), Dutch lieveling (“darling, sweetheart”), Afrikaans liefling (“darling”), German Liebling (“darling”); perhaps calqued, inspired, or reinforced by the term.
Meanings
- A beloved little one; darling; a beloved or lovable thing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lovelings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |