oneling

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From one +‎ -ling. Cognate with Dutch eenling, German Einling.

Noun[edit]

oneling

  1. (rare) A singleton; maverick; a single or only child.
    • 1823, John Cole, Herveiana:
      Considering how she was humoured, when a oneling, I think her behaviour is extraordinary.

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