ghostling

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From ghost +‎ -ling.

Noun[edit]

ghostling (plural ghostlings)

  1. A small, young, diminutive, or inferior ghost.
    • 2008, Linda Alice Dewey, The Ghost Who Would Not Die:
      “That's why I brought you here,” whispered the ghostling next to me. We floated over to a corner. “She ain't leaving her body,” he said.
    • 2010, Lyncee Shillard, Treasure Hunt:
      Blink stood next to Knot. The ghostling's lavender eyes widened as his hand gripped Knot's arm.

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