hilding

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Origin unknown.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈhɪldɪŋ/

Noun [edit]

hilding (plural hildings)

  1. a wretch, a contemptible person
    • 1985: ‘God, eh? Which god? You whore, you loathsome hilding.’ — Anthony Burgess, Kingdom of the Wicked