sweetling en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sweh₂d- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *swéh₂dus Proto-Germanic *swōtuz Proto-Indo-European *-yos Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Germanic *-jaz Proto-West Germanic *-ī Proto-West Germanic *swōtī Old English swēte Middle English swete English sweet English -ling English sweetling From sweet + -ling.
Meanings
- A small, sweet thing.
- Darling; sometimes used as a term of endearment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sweetlings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |