twinling en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English twynlynge, equivalent to twin + -ling; possibly from an Old English root *twinling, from a Proto-Germanic *twinilingaz, from *twinaz. Cognate with Dutch tweeling, German Zwilling (“twin”), Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish tvilling (“twin”).
Meanings
- A twin.
- A small or young twin, especially a twin lamb.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| twinlings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |