tenderling en · NOUN
Etymology
From tender + -ling.
Meanings
-
(archaic) Someone made tender by too much kindness or lassitude; a fondling or softie.
Now […] have we many chimnies, and yet our tenderlings complain of rheums, catarrhs, and poses.
1586, William Harrison, The Description of England:
- One of the first antlers of a deer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tenderlings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wuss · nestle-cock (one made tender) · sissy