ghostling

English

Etymology

From ghost +‎ -ling.

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• Longsight, long sight