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newling en · NOUN

Etymology

From new + -ling. Cognate with Dutch nieuweling (“a novice, beginner”), German Neuling (“a novice”).

Meanings

1. One who is new (to something); a newcomer; a novice; a newbie.
   • "[…] Seest thou not by the stripling's face that he be a newling (newcomer) in the town." 1879, Henry Mayhew, The boyhood of Martin Luther:
   • Unlike a newling, I have to have air to breathe, and this idiot is squeezing so hard I can barely draw in a breath. 2012, Elle Jasper, Eventide: The Dark Ink Chronicles:
   • “A newling!” Fascinated, but wary not to stand and reach for it, Rhiana kept her ears pricked—and heard another. A newling and its elder protector. 2006, Michele Hauf, Rhiana:

Forms

Synonyms

inceptor (novice) · comeling · noob · come-here (new arrival) · neophyte · offcomer